Jessica Alba and Cash Warren: A complete relationship timeline

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren: A complete relationship timeline

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren shared a love story that lasted nearly two decades. The former couple began dating in 2004 after meeting on the set of Fantastic Four. They went on to marry, have three children, and eventually separated in 2025.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren in Beverly Hills, California.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on 24 February 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Mike Coppola (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Jessica Alba and Cash Warren met in 2004 on the set of Fantastic Four.
  • They married in 2008, shortly before welcoming their first child.
  • The ex-couple has three children together: Honor, Haven, and Hayes.
  • In 2025, Jessica Alba filed for divorce from Cash Warren after 16 years of marriage.

Profile summary

Full nameJessica Marie AlbaCash Garner Warren
Gender FemaleMale
Date of birth28 April 198110 January 1979
Age44 years old (as of 2025)46 years old (as of 2025)
Place of birthPomona, California, United StatesLos Angeles, California, USA
Current residence Los Angeles, California, United States Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmericanAmerican
EthnicityMixedMixed
ReligionChristianityChristianity
SexualityStraightStraight
Height in inches 5'7''6'
Height in centimetres170183
Weight in pounds128176
Weight in kilograms 58 80
Hair colourDark brownDark brown
Eye colourDark brownBrown
Father Mark AlbaMichael Warren
Mother Catherine Louisa JensenSue Narramore
Siblings Joshua AlbaKekoa, Makayla, Grayson
Relationship statusSeparated Separated
Ex-partnerCash Garner WarrenJessica Alba
Children33
EducationClaremont High School Yale University
ProfessionActress, businesswomanFilm producer, Entrepreneur
Social mediaInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, X (Twitter)Instagram

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Cash Warren and Jessica Alba in West Hollywood, California
Cash Warren and Jessica Alba at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala on 9 November 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth
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2004: Jessica and Warren meet on the set of Fantastic Four

Cash Warren and Jessica Alba first met in Vancouver in 2004 on the set of the movie Fantastic Four, where Cash was working as a production assistant and Jessica was starring as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman. Their professional encounter sparked a personal connection, and they began dating shortly afterwards.

In a 2013 interview with InStyle, as reported by People, Warren opened up about their unbelievable connection, stating:

I just knew when I met him that I was going to know him forever. It was weird; He instantly felt like family. I'd never felt like that with anyone. We got each other. We're kindred spirits.

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December 2007: The ex-couple confirm they are expecting their first child

In December 2007, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren publicly confirmed they were expecting their first child. At the time, Alba was 26 and Warren was 28, and they had been dating for about three years after meeting on the set of Fantastic Four. Alba’s representative told People:

I can confirm that Jessica and Cash are expecting a baby in late spring, early summer,
Cash Warren and Jessica Alba in Los Angeles, California.
Cash Warren and Jessica Alba at the screening of Netflix Film "Trigger Warning" at Netflix Tudum Theater on 11 June 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Phillip Faraone
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December 2007: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren get engaged

In December 2007, Jessica and Warren got engaged, shortly after announcing they were expecting their first child together. The engagement was quietly confirmed when Alba was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand, and her rep later confirmed the news to People.

May 2008: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren walk down the aisle

On 19 May 2008, Jessica and Cash got married in a quiet courthouse ceremony in Beverly Hills. The wedding was kept private and simple, with no guests present, as Jessica was nine months pregnant at the time.

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June 2008: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcome their first child

On 7 June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their first child, a daughter named Honor Marie Warren. She was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, just a few weeks after the couple tied the knot.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren in Los Angeles, California
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren at The 3rd Los Angeles Beverly Arts Icon Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on 22 September 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Kevin Winter
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February 2011: Jessica and Warren reveal they are expecting their second child

On 16 February 2011, Alba and Warren announced that they were expecting their second child. This news came nearly three years after the birth of their first daughter, Honor. Alba shared the news of her pregnancy on Facebook and Twitter. She wrote:

I thought I'd drop by to let you all in on some exciting news — Honor is going to be a Big Sister! Cash and I are thrilled and wanted to share the news directly with you so you didn't hear about it somewhere else. I appreciated all of the love and support you all gave me during my first pregnancy and will definitely appreciate it again this time around. Have a great day!

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August 2011: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcome their second child

On 13 August 2011, the former couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Haven Garner Warren. She was born in Los Angeles, and Jessica later shared that Haven was delivered inside her amniotic sac, which inspired her unique name.

The actress posted about her new baby on Facebook and captioned the photo:

Cash and I are so excited to announce the birth of our daughter, Haven Garner Warren. She was born on Saturday, weighed 7lbs, and was 19 inches long. Healthy and happy! Big Sister Honor couldn’t be more excited about the new addition to our family....Thank you for all of your support during my pregnancy. It means the world to me.
Cash Warren and Jessica Alba in Beverly Hills, California.
Cash Warren and Jessica Alba at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on 27 March 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Lionel Hahn
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July 2017: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren reveal they are expecting their third child

On 17 July 2017, Jessica Alba announced on Instagram that she and Cash Warren were expecting their third child. She shared the news with a video featuring her daughters, Honor and Haven, holding balloons numbered “1” and “2,” while she held a balloon with the number “3.” She captioned the post:

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@cash_warren and I are officially going to be outnumbered #babyonboard #herewegoagain

December 2017: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcome their third child

On 31 December 2017, the former partners welcomed their third child, a son named Hayes Alba Warren. He was born in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. The couple shared the joyful news on Instagram, with Alba posting a sweet photo of the newborn. Her caption read:

Hayes Alba Warren 12/31/17 Best gift to ring in the New Year!! Cash and I feel so blessed. Haven and Honor are already obsessed with their new baby bro.

December 2019: Alba and Cash make a rare red carpet appearance with their children

Jessica Alba, Haven Garner Warren, Cash Warren, Hayes Alba Warren and Honor Marie Warren in Beverly Hills, California
Jessica Alba, Haven Garner Warren, Cash Warren, Hayes Alba Warren and Honor Marie Warren at The Baby2Baby Holiday Party on 15 December 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Stefanie Keenan
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Jessica and Warren made a rare red carpet appearance with their three children, Honor, Haven, and Hayes, on 15 December 2019. The family attended the Baby2Baby holiday party at Montage Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California.

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September 2021: Alba disclosed what makes her marriage to Warren work

On 10 September 2021, during an interview with People, Jessica Alba shared that the key to sustaining their marriage was consistently communicating their needs.

July 2022: Jessica Alba speaks on her elopement with Cash Warren

In July 2022, during an interview with Glamour UK, Jessica Alba reflected on her elopement with Cash Warren, sharing memories and personal thoughts about their private wedding. She said:

We eloped, and I think I was nine months pregnant! It wasn't planned. It was literally, 'Honey, do you have anything to do this morning?' And he was like, 'No.' So I said, 'Should we go to the courthouse and get married?' And he was like, 'Yeah.'
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren in Beverly Hills, California.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on 10 March 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Taylor Hill
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August 2023: Warren reveals that he and Jessica once split because of his jealousy

On 21 August 2023, Cash Warren shared that he and Jessica Alba had once split early in their relationship due to his jealousy. Speaking on the Whine Down with Jana Kramer podcast, he admitted,

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When we first started dating, I was really jealous of other guys and the attention she was getting. It just wasn’t sustainable, and we broke up.

He added that they later worked through those issues, saying,

I was jealous, and I was controlling. I don’t think I was a great boyfriend. We broke up, and during that time apart I realized I was being an idiot, and we got back together.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren in West Hollywood, California
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren at the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell at the Pacific Design Centre on 13 November 2021 in West Hollywood, California. Photo: Michael Tran
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May 2024: Jessica Alba celebrates 16th wedding anniversary with Cash Warren

On 19 May 2024, Jessica Alba celebrated her 16th wedding anniversary with Cash Warren. She marked the occasion by sharing a heartfelt Instagram post featuring photos of the two together. In her tribute, she wrote,

16 years of marriage, 20 years together and forever to go… Happy Anniversary @cash_warren I’m proud of us for making it this far. There is no real set of rules or guidance that can ever prepare you for what it means to commit to another person and choose to be family. Through thick and thin we have continually found our way back to each other and have chosen one another. Cheers to us, I love you

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January 2025: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren split up

On 16 January 2025, Jessica Alba publicly addressed her split from Cash Warren for the first time, sharing a statement on Instagram. She described the breakup as part of a long journey of self-realisation and transformation, both individually and as a couple. Alba wrote:

I've been on a journey of self-realisation and transformation for years - both as an individual and in partnership with Cash. I'm proud of how we've grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years, and it's now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.

She continued:

We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren in Los Angeles, California.
Actress Jessica Alba and Cash Warren at the premiere of "Seoul Searching" at The Majestic Downtown Los Angeles on 24 June 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Paul Archuleta
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February 2025: Jessica Alba files for divorce from Cash Warren

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On 7 February 2025, the popular actress officially filed for divorce from her husband of 16 years, Cash Warren, in the Los Angeles County court. The filing cited irreconcilable differences and listed their date of separation as 27 December 2024, according to the filing obtained by People magazine.

She requested joint custody of their three children and asked to restore her legal name to Jessica Marie Alba.

FAQs

  1. Who is Jessica Alba? She is an American actress and businesswoman who rose to fame at age 19 for portraying Max Guevara in the television series Dark Angel.
  2. Where is Cash Warren from? The popular television and film producer and entrepreneur was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
  3. What is the age difference between Jessica Alba and Cash Warren? Jessica and Cash have an age difference of approximately 2 years and 4 months. Jessica was born on 28 April 1981, while Cash was born on 10 January 1979.
  4. How did Cash Warren and Jessica Alba meet? Warren and Alba met in 2004 on the set of the movie Fantastic Four.
  5. What is Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's marriage date? The former couple tied the knot on 19 May 2008.
  6. What happened between Jessica Alba and Cash Warren? Jessica and Warren separated after 16 years of marriage, and Jessica filed for divorce in February 2025.
  7. Why did Jessica Alba and her husband split? The two split due to irreconcilable differences.
  8. Who was Jessica Alba's first husband? The actress's first and only husband was Cash Warren.
  9. Who is Jessica Alba's current husband? As of August 2025, the actress is dating actor Danny Ramirez. The couple was first linked in July 2025 after being seen together in Cancún and Los Angeles.
  10. How many children does Jessica Alba have? The American entrepreneur has three children: two daughters, Honor and Haven, and a son, Hayes, with her ex-husband, Cash Warren.

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