Jessica Biel

Jessica Claire Timberlake (née Biel ; born March 3, 1982) is an American actress. Biel began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as Mary Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven (1996–2007). In 1997, Biel won the Young Artist Award for her role in the drama film Ulee's Gold. She received further recognition for her lead role as Erin Hardesty in the horror film remake The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Biel has since starred in The Rules of Attraction (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Stealth (2005), The Illusionist (2006), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Valentine's Day (2010), The A-Team (2010), New Year's Eve (2011), Total Recall (2012), and Hitchcock (2012). In 2017, Biel was the executive producer and star of the USA Network limited drama series The Sinner, for which she received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

Infobox

Born

Jessica Claire Biel (1982-03-03) March 3, 1982 (age 43)Ely, Minnesota, U.S.

Occupations

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Years active

1991–present

Spouse

mw- Justin Timberlake (m. 2012)

Children

Tables

· Filmography › Film

1994

It's a Digital World

Role(s)

Regrettal

Notes

Short film; debut

1997

Ulee's Gold

Role(s)

Casey Jackson

1998

I'll Be Home for Christmas

Role(s)

Allie Henderson

2001

Summer Catch

Role(s)

Tenley Parrish

2002

The Rules of Attraction

Role(s)

Lara Holleran

2003

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Role(s)

Erin Hardesty

2004

Cellular

Role(s)

Chloe

Blade: Trinity

Role(s)

Abigail Whistler

2005

Stealth

Role(s)

Lt. Kara Wade

London

Role(s)

London

Elizabethtown

Role(s)

Ellen Kishmore

2006

The Illusionist

Role(s)

Duchess Sophie von Teschen

Home of the Brave

Role(s)

Vanessa Price

2007

Role(s)

Liz Cooper

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Role(s)

Alex McDonough

2008

Hole in the Paper Sky

Role(s)

Karen Watkins

Notes

Short film; also executive producer

Easy Virtue

Role(s)

Larita Whittaker

2009

Powder Blue

Role(s)

Rose-Johnny

Planet 51

Role(s)

Neera

Notes

Voice

2010

Valentine's Day

Role(s)

Kara Monahan

The A-Team

Role(s)

Capt. Charisa Sosa

2011

New Year's Eve

Role(s)

Tess Byrne

2012

The Tall Man

Role(s)

Julia Denning

Total Recall

Role(s)

Melina

Hitchcock

Role(s)

Vera Miles

Playing for Keeps

Role(s)

Stacie Dryer

2013

The Truth About Emanuel

Role(s)

Linda

2015

Accidental Love

Role(s)

Alice Eckle

Bleeding Heart

Role(s)

May

2016

The Book of Love

Role(s)

Penny Herschel

Notes

Also producer

A Kind of Murder

Role(s)

Clara Stackhouse

Spark

Role(s)

Vix

Notes

Voice

2017

Shock and Awe

Role(s)

Lisa

TBA

Role(s)

Matchbox †

Ursa Major †

Role(s)

Charlie

Notes

Post-production

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1994	It's a Digital World	Regrettal	Short film; debut
1997	Ulee's Gold	Casey Jackson
1998	I'll Be Home for Christmas	Allie Henderson
2001	Summer Catch	Tenley Parrish
2002	The Rules of Attraction	Lara Holleran
2003	The Texas Chainsaw Massacre	Erin Hardesty
2004	Cellular	Chloe
2004	Blade: Trinity	Abigail Whistler
2005	Stealth	Lt. Kara Wade
	London	London
	Elizabethtown	Ellen Kishmore
2006	The Illusionist	Duchess Sophie von Teschen
2006	Home of the Brave	Vanessa Price
2007	Next	Liz Cooper
2007	I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry	Alex McDonough
2008	Hole in the Paper Sky	Karen Watkins	Short film; also executive producer
2008	Easy Virtue	Larita Whittaker
2009	Powder Blue	Rose-Johnny
2009	Planet 51	Neera	Voice
2010	Valentine's Day	Kara Monahan
2010	The A-Team	Capt. Charisa Sosa
2011	New Year's Eve	Tess Byrne
2012	The Tall Man	Julia Denning
	Total Recall	Melina
	Hitchcock	Vera Miles
	Playing for Keeps	Stacie Dryer
2013	The Truth About Emanuel	Linda
2015	Accidental Love	Alice Eckle
2015	Bleeding Heart	May
2016	The Book of Love	Penny Herschel	Also producer
	A Kind of Murder	Clara Stackhouse
	Spark	Vix	Voice
2017	Shock and Awe	Lisa
TBA	Matchbox †		Filming
TBA	Ursa Major †	Charlie	Post-production

· Filmography › Television

2004

Johnny Bravo

Role(s)

Herself (voice)

Notes

Episode: Johnny Bravo Goes to Hollywood

2005 & 2013

Role(s)

Family Guy

Notes

Brooke Roberts (voice)

2009

Saturday Night Live

Role(s)

Jessica Rabbit

Notes

Episode: "Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne"

2014

New Girl

Role(s)

Kat

Notes

Episode: "The Last Wedding"

2016–2018

Role(s)

BoJack Horseman

Notes

Herself (voice)

2017

The Sinner

Role(s)

Cora Tannetti

Notes

Main role (Season 1; 8 episodes)(also Producer, 2017–2021)

2019

Limetown

Role(s)

Lia Haddock

Notes

Main role

2021

Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

Role(s)

Herself (voice)

Notes

Episode: "The Lost Mines of Kilimanjaro!"

2021–2023

Role(s)

Cruel Summer

Notes

—

2022

Candy

Role(s)

Candy Montgomery

Notes

Also executive producer

2025

The Better Sister

Role(s)

Chloe

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1996–2003 & 2006	7th Heaven	Mary Camden	136 episodes
2004	Johnny Bravo	Herself (voice)	Episode: Johnny Bravo Goes to Hollywood
2005 & 2013	Family Guy	Brooke Roberts (voice)	2 episodes
2009	Saturday Night Live	Jessica Rabbit	Episode: "Dwayne Johnson/Ray LaMontagne"
2014	New Girl	Kat	Episode: "The Last Wedding"
2016–2018	BoJack Horseman	Herself (voice)	5 episodes
2017	The Sinner	Cora Tannetti	Main role (Season 1; 8 episodes)(also Producer, 2017–2021)
2019	Limetown	Lia Haddock	Main role
2021	Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?	Herself (voice)	Episode: "The Lost Mines of Kilimanjaro!"
2021–2023	Cruel Summer	—	Executive producer
2022	Candy	Candy Montgomery	Also executive producer
2025	The Better Sister	Chloe	Also executive producer

· Filmography › Music videos

2001

Year

2001

Song

"Fly Away from Here"

Artist

Aerosmith

2018

Year

2018

Song

"Man of the Woods"

Artist

Justin Timberlake

Year	Song	Artist	Notes
2001	"Fly Away from Here"	Aerosmith
2018	"Man of the Woods"	Justin Timberlake

· Awards and nominations

1998

Ulee's Gold

Role(s)

Young Artist Awards

Notes

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young Actress

2004

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Role(s)

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Notes

Best Actress

MTV Movie & TV Awards

Role(s)

Best Female Breakthrough Performance

2005

Jessica Biel

Role(s)

ShoWest Convention

Notes

Female Star of Tomorrow

2006

The Illusionist

Role(s)

Newport Beach Film Festival

Notes

Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Acting

2007

Jessica Biel

Role(s)

Gala Awards

Notes

Rising Star Award

Home of the Brave

Role(s)

Prism Awards

Notes

Performance in a Feature Film

2008

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Next

Role(s)

Golden Raspberry Awards

Notes

Worst Supporting Actress

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Role(s)

MTV Movie & TV Awards

Notes

Best Female Performance

2009

Easy Virtue

Role(s)

Sannio FilmFest

Notes

Best Actress

2010

Valentine's Day

Role(s)

Teen Choice Awards

Notes

Choice Movie: Hissy Fit

2013

The Truth About Emanuel

Role(s)

Ashland Independent Film Festival

Notes

Best Acting Ensemble: Feature

The Tall Man

Role(s)

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Notes

Best Actress

Playing for Keeps, Total Recall

Role(s)

Golden Raspberry Awards

Notes

Worst Supporting Actress

2015

Jessica Biel

Role(s)

GLSEN Respect Awards

Notes

Inspiration Award

2018

The Sinner

Role(s)

Critics' Choice Television Awards

Notes

Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries

Gold Derby TV Awards

Role(s)

Movie/Limited Series Actress}

Golden Globe Award

Role(s)

Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film

Best Miniseries or Television Film

Online Film & Television Association

Role(s)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series

Primetime Emmy Award

Role(s)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Year	Nominated work	Award	Category	Result	Refs
1998	Ulee's Gold	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young Actress	Won
2004	The Texas Chainsaw Massacre	Fangoria Chainsaw Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
2004	The Texas Chainsaw Massacre	MTV Movie & TV Awards	Best Female Breakthrough Performance	Nominated
2005	Jessica Biel	ShoWest Convention	Female Star of Tomorrow	Won
2006	The Illusionist	Newport Beach Film Festival	Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Acting
2007	Jessica Biel	Gala Awards	Rising Star Award
2007	Home of the Brave	Prism Awards	Performance in a Feature Film	Nominated
2008	I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Next	Golden Raspberry Awards	Worst Supporting Actress
2008	I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry	MTV Movie & TV Awards	Best Female Performance
2009	Easy Virtue	Sannio FilmFest	Best Actress	Won
2010	Valentine's Day	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Movie: Hissy Fit	Nominated
2013	The Truth About Emanuel	Ashland Independent Film Festival	Best Acting Ensemble: Feature	Won
2013	The Tall Man	Fangoria Chainsaw Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
2013	Playing for Keeps, Total Recall	Golden Raspberry Awards	Worst Supporting Actress	Nominated
2015	Jessica Biel	GLSEN Respect Awards	Inspiration Award	Won
2018	The Sinner	Critics' Choice Television Awards	Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries	Nominated
2018		Gold Derby TV Awards	Movie/Limited Series Actress}
2018		Golden Globe Award	Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
2018		Golden Globe Award	Best Miniseries or Television Film
2018		Online Film & Television Association	Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series
2018		Primetime Emmy Award	Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

References

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TV Guide
https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jessica-biel/bio/156897
Harper's Bazaar
https://web.archive.org/web/20121022042100/http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/cover/jessica-biel-0808-2
The Ringer
https://theringer.com/the-sinner-premiere-jessica-biel-usa-network-1b8e2a616180
Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/snubs-and-surprises-as-the-75th-annual-golden-globe-nominees-are-unveiled-20171211-h02ue3.html
Variety
https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/emmys-nominations-list-2018-1202871084/
Entertainment Weekly
Glamour
https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105322/http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/news/celebrity/2013/09/12/jessica-biel-legally-changes-her-name-to-timberlake
Esquire
https://web.archive.org/web/20100617005121/http://www.esquire.com/women/sexiest-woman-alive-2005/ESQ0207SEXIEST
Variety
https://web.archive.org/web/20120728083205/http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/the-real-biel/
"Hollywood Now: Jessica Biel's Surprise Discovery, Stephen Schnei"
http://www.interfaithfamily.com/arts_and_entertainment/popular_culture/Hollywood_Now_Jessica_Biels_Surprise_Discovery_Stephen_Schneiders_New_Role_Plus_Baby_News.shtml
Entertainment Weekly
https://ew.com/tv/2017/02/15/courtney-cox-jessica-biel-who-do-you-think-you-are/
The Star-Ledger
http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2009/05/jessica_biel_keeps_challenging.html
Vogue
https://web.archive.org/web/20120728083205/http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/the-real-biel/
Parade Magazine
https://web.archive.org/web/20061017185123/http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2005/edition_07-10-2005/in_step_with_0
The Times of India
https://archive.today/20130103182328/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-02/news-interviews/33000323_1_jessica-biel-tufts-university-social-experience
E! Online
https://www.eonline.com/news/65400/jessica-biel-follows-in-j-t-s-footsteps
"Jessica Biel Photos, Gossip, Bio & Reviews"
https://web.archive.org/web/20100611000228/http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress_60/83_jessica_biel.html
W
https://web.archive.org/web/20140811235426/http://www.wmagazine.com/people/celebrities/2012/04/jessica-biel-cover-story-total-recall-remake
The Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topiclist/Young-Artist-Award-winners
Entertainment Weekly
https://www.ew.com/article/2001/08/24/jessica-biel-regrets-her-racy-photo-shoot
Box Office Mojo
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=rulesofattraction.htm
The A.V. Club
https://www.avclub.com/the-new-cult-canon-the-rules-of-attraction-1798213892
GQ
https://www.gq.com/women/photos/200706/jessica-biel-movie-illusionist?currentPage=2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre at Box Office Mojo
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=tcm03.htm
Box Office Mojo
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=blade2.htm
independentcritics.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20060218222402/http://www.independentcritics.com/columns/tc-jessicabiel.htm
Reelviews Movie Reviews
http://preview.reelviews.net/movies/i/illusionist.html
Variety
https://variety.com/2006/film/awards/the-illusionist-2-1200519069/
Hollywood.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20070509050554/http://www.hollywood.com/news/Biel_Beats_Johansson_in_Sexy_Women_Poll/3677035
"TIFF'08 – Easy Virtue"
https://web.archive.org/web/20080905065651/http://tiff08.ca/filmsandschedules/films/easyvirtue
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2008/nov/10/1
Variety
https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117938305.html
The Hollywood Reporter
https://web.archive.org/web/20081218171645/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film/reviews/article_display.jsp?rid=11657
Hollywood Bowl
https://web.archive.org/web/20090321051338/http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/index.cfm?id=2374
Playbill
https://web.archive.org/web/20090419222020/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/127360.html
Entertainment Weekly
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2010/12/08/jessica-biel-new-years-eve/
CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jessica-biel-uma-thurman-are-playing-for-keeps/
"Francesca Gregorini Channels Personal Plight in Making Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes"
https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053853/http://www.sundance.org/festival/article/francesca-gregorini-dispels-demons-in-emanuel-and-the-truth-about-fishes/
Slashfilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/jessica-biel-mourns-david-o-russells-nailed/
Slashfilm
https://www.slashfilm.com/nailed-trailer/
Rotten Tomatoes
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/accidental_love/
"Zosia Mamet, Jessica Biel Play Femmes On The Edge In 'Bleeding Heart' – Tribeca"
https://deadline.com/2015/04/bleeding-heart-jessica-biel-zosia-mamet-girls-tribeca-film-festival-1201411724/
Vanity Fair
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/04/bleeding-heart-jessica-biel-tribeca-review
awardscircuit.com
https://web.archive.org/web/20150421142557/http://www.awardscircuit.com/2015/04/20/film-review-bleeding-heart-%E2%98%85%E2%98%85%E2%98%85/
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2014/05/cannes-patricia-highsmith-novel-the-blunderer-lands-patrick-wilson-jessica-biel-atop-cast-727007/
"Jessica Biel Decides Not to Wear a Bikini on the Beach"
http://www.eonline.com/news/639767/jessica-biel-decides-not-to-wear-a-bikini-on-the-beach
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2015/01/hilary-swank-susan-sarandon-jessica-biel-to-voice-ani-pic-spark-1201362572/
People
http://people.com/celebrity/jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-movie-premiere/
New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/01/arts/television/jessica-biel-bill-pullman-the-sinner-interview.html
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2021/10/jessica-biel-replaces-elisabeth-moss-in-limited-drama-candy-as-hulu-hands-true-crime-tale-series-order-1234849575/
Deadline
https://deadline.com/2023/04/jessica-biel-set-for-sci-fi-thriller-ursa-major-from-patrick-somerville-1235329540/
Variety.com
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/7th-heaven-reboot-cbs-studios-jessica-biel-1236401017/
The Huffington Post
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/04/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-engaged-dating-history_n_1183224.html
Billboard
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/513428/report-justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-engaged
Los Angeles Times
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-justin-timberlake-married-jessica-biel-italy,0,6727139.story
TV Guide
https://www.tvguide.com/news/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-baby-silas-randall/
New York Daily News
https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-timberlake-and-biel-20200926-zpyavzlnrzakthhy4k6vanxffy-story.html
"Justin Timberlake Confirms He and Jessica Biel Have Welcomed Second Child, Phineas"
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-second-child-phineas-b1788746.html
Newsweek
https://www.newsweek.com/jessica-biel-anti-vaxxer-actress-raises-questions-after-visit-california-legislature-robert-f-1443721
Vanity Fair
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2019/06/jessica-biel-says-shes-not-against-vaccinations
USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/06/13/jessica-biel-appears-vaccination-skeptic-robert-f-kennedy-jr/1442058001/
Fox News
https://www.foxnews.com/story/date-with-jessica-biel-to-be-auctioned-off
CBS Denver
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jessica-biels-30000-date/
Reuters
https://web.archive.org/web/20131015043820/http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/12/04/idUS217580+04-Dec-2008+PRN20081204
"Kenna, Jessica Biel, and Santigold Learn Firsthand about World's Water Crisis in Ethiopia with UN Foundation and High Commissioner for Refugees"
https://web.archive.org/web/20140203101254/http://www.unfoundation.org/news-and-media/press-releases/2010/kenna-jessica-biel-santigold-learn-firsthand-world-water-crisis.html
Do Something
https://web.archive.org/web/20100622101421/http://www.dosomething.org/blog/celebsgonegood/nominee-profile-jessica-biel
Glamour
http://aplus.com/b/jessica-biel-sex-ed-series
People
https://people.com/parents/jessica-biel-launches-new-health-wellness-brand-kinderfarms-mom-family/
"Jessica Biel Biography"
http://www.buddytv.com/info/jessica-biel-info.aspx
"An Inside Look at "It's a Digital World": Jessica Biel's Little-Seen Acting Debut"
http://the-back-row.com/blog/2011/11/02/an-inside-look-at-its-a-digital-world-jessica-biels-little-seen-acting-debut/
Orlando Sentinel
https://web.archive.org/web/20131214061132/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/movies/floridafilmfestival/orl-calfff08hole051008may10,0,1826816.story
www.vulture.com
https://www.vulture.com/2017/09/bojack-horseman-season-4-jessica-biel-jokes.html
Vulture
https://www.vulture.com/2018/09/bojack-horseman-recap-season-5-episode-8.html
Elle.it
http://www.elle.it/showbiz/celebrities/news/a830711/jessica-biel/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-drops-man-woods-music-video-full-album-1081208
MTV News
https://web.archive.org/web/20170302030038/http://www.mtv.com/news/2811810/2012-mtv-movie-awards-beckinsale-biel-foster/
businesswire.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20060428005820/en/Newport-Beach-Film-Festival-Announces-2006-Award
Indiewire
https://www.indiewire.com/2006/12/jessica-biel-to-receive-honors-at-19th-palm-springs-film-fest-75555/
Empire
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/golden-raspberry-nominations-announced/
MTV News
https://web.archive.org/web/20160121183051/http://www.mtv.com/news/2553622/teen-choice-2010-nominees/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/twilight-wins-7-razzie-awards-423720
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-talk-834477
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2018-critics-choice-awards-nominations-list-full-1062824/item/best-original-screenplay-critics-choice-nominations-2018-1062866
Gold Derby TV
https://www.goldderby.com/article/2018/2018-gold-derby-tv-awards-nominations-this-is-us-news-319750682/
Variety
https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/nicole-kidman-golden-globes-limited-series-abuse-1202650335/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/golden-globes-nicole-kidman-wins-best-actress-a-miniseries-big-little-lies-1071866
Online Film & Television Association
https://www.oftaawards.com/television-awards/22nd-annual-tv-awards-2017-18/