Inside Jessica Alba’s Dating History Before She Met Cash Warren, Whom She Is Reportedly Divorcing

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, once admired as a Hollywood power couple, are reportedly divorcing after years of marriage. Together, they share three children, and before meeting Warren, Alba had a well-known dating history.

The actress met Cash Warren in 2004 on the set of the superhero movie “Fantastic Four” in Vancouver. Warren, a production assistant at the time, formed an instant connection with Alba.

Shortly after meeting him, Alba told her best friend, “I met this guy and I feel like I’ve known him forever and I’m gonna know him for the rest of my life.”

Warren, equally smitten, later shared on her YouTube channel, “I fell in love with you from the first moment I saw you.” Their initial interaction began when he photographed her in various colored contact lenses to perfect her look as Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman in the said film.

Their relationship progressed quickly, though not without challenges. Warren candidly revealed in an interview how jealousy over the attention Alba received from other men strained their early years together.

“When we first started dating, I was really jealous. […] And it just wasn’t making me feel good,” he admitted, noting it affected Alba as well.

The tension eventually led to a breakup four years into their relationship. During their time apart, the Los Angeles native reevaluated his perspective. “I made a promise to myself to channel [those feelings] in a different way, into a more productive way,” Warren explained.

This period of growth allowed him to embrace his role as her biggest supporter, encouraging her to pursue her passions and career without compromise.

The two later reconciled, marking a turning point in their lives. They tied the knot in May 2008 in a small, intimate courthouse ceremony in Beverly Hills.

Just a month later, Warren and Alba welcomed their first daughter, Honor. Over the years, the pair expanded their family, adding daughter Haven in 2011 and son Hayes in 2017.

Parenthood became a shared mission, with the couple openly discussing their approach to raising responsible children.

In a joint interview, Warren shared their parenting philosophy, “One thing that Jessica and I are 100 percent aligned on is that we’re not raising [expletive]. If they get out of line, we’re not going to stand for it. We’ve tried to maintain the values our parents taught us.”

Alba echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of structure and accountability at home, “I don’t shy away from setting boundaries and routines.” Their children take an active role in maintaining the home, tasks she considers non-negotiable.

As their family grew, so did the joys and responsibilities, influencing their journey as both partners and parents. Alba once opened up about the challenges they faced in juggling family, careers, and their relationship.

In another interview, the businesswoman, who also runs an empire, candidly addressed the difficulties of maintaining balance. According to her, Warren often “gets the short end of the stick,” but clarified, “it’s the both of us.”

She reflected on how life’s pressures transformed their relationship, “It’s hard. It’s impossible. It’s all rosy for two and a half years, but then after that, you become roommates.”

Date nights and open communication initially helped strengthen their bond, but the couple eventually fell into a cycle of responsibilities, letting go of their regular Wednesday date nights.

Despite the hurdles, the family woman emphasized the importance of open communication, noting that expressing dissatisfaction early can prevent issues from festering.

Still, this emphasis on communication appears to have fallen short, as reports revealed that Alba and Warren are now separating after nearly 17 years of marriage. While the reasons behind their decision remain private, recent events hinted at trouble.

Both have been spotted without their wedding rings—Alba at a pre-Golden Globes party and during a trip to Rome for work, and Warren in Los Angeles. Their last public outing was in November 2024 at a Lakers game.

The now-estranged couple’s recent appearances without wedding rings and their last joint outing have fueled speculation about the state of their relationship. However, a source close to them disclosed that they remain “friends and all about the kids.”

The insider further emphasized that, despite the duo’s apparent separation, their bond seems amicable, “[…] If they’re filing for divorce, it’s not because of some hateful drama.” Notably, Alba has admitted over the years that “keeping the spark” alive has been a challenge.

Before settling down with Warren, the entrepreneur had a few high-profile relationships. Early in her career, she dated her “Dark Angel” co-star Michael Weatherly whom she met on set in 2000 at 18.

Despite their 12-year age difference, the pair became engaged in 2001, though her parents disapproved due to their religious beliefs. Their relationship ended in 2003 and when asked what led to the split, Alba said, “It just didn’t work out.”

She was a virgin at the time and wanted her first experience to be meaningful. “I knew I wanted to be in love with the first person I slept with. […] So I wanted to be really careful that he was going to be in love with me and wasn’t just going to leave me,” the star later explained in a 2005 interview.

According to Alba, the challenges of dating another actor played a role in their breakup. She noted that it was difficult to share the same profession unless both partners were fully committed.

By 2007, the Hollywood star expressed uncertainty about why she had gotten engaged, stating that she “thought he knew better.” The Golden Globe nominee later resolved never to date another actor.

However, Alba’s experiences in Hollywood weren’t limited to her engagement with Weatherly, as rumors swirled about her dating life during her rise to fame.

When asked about alleged relationships with actor Mark Wahlberg and former baseball player Derek Jeter, she described them as “really nice guys” without confirming the relationships.

She recalled that her mother would read the rumors and insist, “‘You’re not dating him as far as I’m concerned because I haven’t met him.'” In addition, Alba admitted to a brief “wild period with men” but clarified that her dating life wasn’t unusual—just more visible due to media attention.

Alba’s dating life, while often the subject of speculation, wasn’t as glamorous as it may have seemed. She reflected on her early years, sharing that she would agree to dates simply because she was rarely asked out.

The star recalled one particularly awkward date where she tried everything to end it, including eating a hamburger “in a really masculine way” and burping, hoping to deter her date. “But he just liked me more. It was horrible,” she added. Despite these experiences, Alba revealed she didn’t seriously date anyone until she turned 18.

Jessica Alba’s journey through love and relationships reveals her growth and self-discovery over the years. From navigating early challenges to building a family with Warren, her experiences offer a candid and relatable perspective on finding balance in life and love.