Jessica Alba, the well-known actress, is navigating a significant new chapter in her life. She’s focusing on motherhood while moving through her divorce from Cash Warren. The 44-year-old recently opened up about her experiences in an interview, sharing some fun family details.
Alba spoke with Extra on Monday, August 11. She was promoting her new home renovation show, Honest Renovations. The star talked about spending summer with her three kids: Honor, 17, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7. She explained that summer is her favorite time. It’s when she truly gets to connect with her children, especially since they’re in school most of the year.
She laughed about how fast her kids grow, especially during the summer months. “I say, ‘Wait, didn’t you have this shoe size, and now you have one and a half more? How is this possible?’” she quipped. Her daughters, Honor and Haven, have also developed a new habit: raiding her closet. Alba playfully noted, “My daughters ransack my closet all the time.”
She recalled a time when her kids would criticize her style. "Before they would say, ‘You dress like a mom. I don’t like those clothes,’ and I would respond, ‘Well,’" Alba explained. "And now they just wear my clothes. I tell them, ‘Where is my sweatshirt? Where are my pajamas?’"
Alba even came up with a smart trick to get her clothes back. She started putting labels on all her garments. “I put labels on all my clothes, so now they can’t even lie about that,” she revealed. Still, the problem isn’t just the borrowing. “They steal my things all the time! It drives me crazy,” she added. The main issue is that they don’t return the items. “That’s what bothers me,” she said. “I tell them: return it. Just return it or put it in my basket instead of yours.” It gets even funnier when she spots her clothes on her kids’ friends. "And then I feel bad saying, ‘Take that off.’ I can’t tell my daughter’s friend to take off my sweater or my sweatshirt."
When her kids join her on the set of Honest Renovations, they have their own routine. Alba shared that they "like to hang out" in her trailer. Their favorite activity? "Eat snacks," she noted with a chuckle.
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Beyond the everyday parenting moments, Alba is embracing a fresh start. She recently separated from her 46-year-old husband, Cash Warren. She reflected on this new beginning while making sure her kids remain her top priority. “I think everyone can relate: you try to plan a lot,” she shared about this period. “Especially as a mom, you’re always planning, planning, and controlling things.”
She added some thoughtful advice about life’s unpredictable turns. “I think you just realize, especially as time passes, that what is meant for you will be what presents itself and what happens,” she said. Her message is clear: sometimes you just have to let go. “As much as we try to control and plan everything, sometimes you just have to let life happen and enjoy, and everything will settle into place. Trust the process,” Alba advised.
The former L.A.’s Finest star first announced her separation from Warren on Instagram in January. Her heartfelt post spoke of a personal journey. “I have been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years, both individually and as a couple with Cash,” she wrote. “I am proud of how we have grown as a couple and in our marriage over the past 20 years.” She emphasized their new path forward. “Now it is time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.” Alba also made it clear their family ties remain strong. “We move forward with love, kindness, and mutual respect, and we will always be family. Our children remain our utmost priority and we request privacy at this moment.” Alba officially filed for divorce from Warren in February.
In other news, Alba has been seen with Top Gun: Maverick actor, Danny Ramirez. The two were first spotted in July. They were returning to Los Angeles after a trip to Cancún, Mexico. Since then, they’ve been seen on several outings, showing clear signs of affection.
Fans can catch Jessica Alba in her new series, Honest Renovations. The show premieres on Thursday, August 14, on The Roku Channel.