19 Actors who struggled to find work at some point

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8. Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba's roles in Dark Angel and Fantastic Four made her a household name, but she could not get away from being typecast as a Hollywood "it girl." Alba possessed great talent but was stuck with roles emphasizing looks over content. Frustrated by the lack of meaningful opportunities, she turned to entrepreneurship by co-founding The Honest Company in 2011, the ecologically friendly brand. Business has really anchored Alba firmly as a global powerhouse beyond Hollywood.

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