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Did Jessica Alba Almost Quit Acting? Inside the ‘Fantastic Four’ Incident That Made Her Reconsider

Did Jessica Alba almost quit acting? Life & Style looks back on the Fantastic Four set incident in 2010 that led the star to reconsider her career path.

The movie star told PopEater in 2010 that while filming for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, director Tim Story allegedly criticized her performance during an emotional scene. The Honey actress suffered an allergic reaction during her first pregnancy after prewashing onesies with a mainstream laundry detergent brand, inspiring her to research other products. She later cofounded The Honest Company alongside Christopher Gavigan and Brian Lee in 2012, and it expanded to include a makeup and skincare line.

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