Jessica Alba

Photographs by Antoine Verglas

Where you’ve seen her:
As genetically enhanced super-warrior Max in the Fox sci-fi extravaganza, Dark Angel, in the teen flicks Idle Hands and Never Been Kissed, and talking with the animals in the unforgettable syndicated series Flipper.

Biker babe:
“I’ve been obsessed with Harley-Davidsons since I can remember. There’s just something about a Harley that drives me crazy. But I think it’s just a little too dangerous to ride the streets in Los Angeles. People here just don’t know how to drive.”

What a guy wants:
“I’m really good at being sarcastic with guys. That’s the best way to hang out with them, because that’s what guys are like. They don’t want the quiet, prissy little things. I never liked girls that complain about everything and refuse to do anything about it. That drives me crazy.”

Get into the groove:
“I like smart and interesting guys. Looks are much less important. Especially smart guys who understand life and are not so uptight about it. Like, there’s a certain type of guy that’s in a certain groove, and he’s interesting because he likes to read and exercise his brain.”

That’s our theory, too:
“My theory is that if you look confident, you can pull anything off—even if you have no clue what you’re doing.”

October 2000 (#34)