Jessica Biel, with her striking good looks and wide range of talent, has become one of Hollywood's most sought-out actresses. Her television series acting debut on the WB's #1-rated show, "7th Heaven" (1996), has helped her emerge as a breakout star.

As a child Jessica initially pursued a career as a vocalist, performing in musical theater. Beginning at age nine, she starred in such productions as "Annie," "The Sound of Music," and "Beauty and the Beast." A natural beauty, Jessica soon turned to modeling and commercial work by competing in The International Modeling and Talent Association's Annual Conference in 1994.

After completing a year and a half of college at Tufts University in Boston, Jessica plans on going back to school in California for the remainder of her college years. In her spare time, she is involved with charities such as Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and PETA. Her hobbies include ballet, soccer, running, yoga and hiking with her dog "East." Jessica currently resides in Los Angeles.

Has a brother named Justin.

Discovered at the 1994 IMTA Los Angeles convention.

Has hazel eyes and brown hair.

Collects vintage glasses with no lenses.

Audtioned for a role in American Beauty (1999).

Amateur photographer.

Is of German, French, English and Native American (Choctaw) heritage.

Attended Tufts University for three semesters.

Was voted in at #30 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition, up from #82 the previous year. [June 2002]

Is 14 months younger than Beverley Mitchell, but still plays her big sister on "7th Heaven" (1996).

Formerly a vegetarian.

Was the first choice to play Abbey Chase in the television adaptaion of the comic book "Danger Girl". Unfortunately, the project fell through.

Ranked #98 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties.

Ranked #99 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002).

Her last name rhymes with "Deal."

Was voted "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire magazine in 2005.

Named #18 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.

Has played the role of girlfriend/ex-girlfriend of real-life boyfriend Chris Evans twice by now (January 2006): once in Cellular (2004) and again in London (2005).

Named #21 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)

Split up with Chris Evans, her boyfriend of 2 years. [June 2006]

Studied acting with Ivana Chubbuck.

Named #16 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Born to Jonathan Edward Biel and Kimberly Conroe.

Won an acting scholarship to the Young Actor's Space at 11 years old.

Ranked #5 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.