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Jessica Biel Biography

Birth Name:Jessica Claire Biel

Birth Place:Ely, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2010 to help raise awareness for the global water crisis
Got married to singer Justin Timberlake in 2012
Attended Tufts University
Was discovered at an International Modeling and Talent Association competition at the age of 11
Best known for her role in the series "7th Heaven․"
Often takes on roles that showcase her physicality
Is younger than her "7th Heaven" co-star Beverly Mitchell despite the fact that she plays the older sister on the show

Awards

1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Leading Young Actress: nominated
1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: winner
1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama TV Series: nominated
1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble: nominated
2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress, Drama: nominated
2003Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2004Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female Performance: nominated
2006Achievement Award-Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Acting: winner
2007Prism Award-Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2007Scream Award-Fantasy Fox: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller: nominated
2008MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2008Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2008Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2009Golden Capital-Best Actress: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Hissy Fit: nominated
2013Ashland Independent Film Award-Best Acting Ensemble: Feature: winner
2013Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
2013Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Romance: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actress: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated