The Red Sea International Film Festival took place earlier this month, drawing some of Hollywood’s top actresses for the lavish event. While several stars opted for sheer, risk-taking looks in the conservative country, Jessica Alba proved she could stay true to her signature chic style and still command attention.
For her appearance at the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema Gala, Alba stepped out in a striking royal purple gown. The dress featured a strapless neckline with a satin, pleated bodice, while the flowing chiffon skirt was designed with soft pleats throughout. She completed the look with glamorous styling, wearing her brunette hair in loose waves with a side part.
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Jessica Alba Stuns In A Purple Gown
Her makeup included a pink lip, shimmery eyeshadow, and dramatic lashes, with purple drop earrings adding the perfect finishing touch.
Fans online were stunned by the 44-year-old's youthful beauty as they commented on her Instagram post from the event.
“I literally thought this was a pic of her age 20,” wrote one fan. Another said, “Wow!! She looks no more than 25! How is it possible?!” A third wrote, “Looks like you're young enough to be going to the PROM.” Someone else commented, “she does not age.”
During an in-depth panel discussion, she reflected on shooting a “humiliating” scene in Tim Story’s 2005 Marvel adaptation of Fantastic Four.
Jessica Alba Talks 'Humiliating' Scene From Fantastic Four
When asked about her memories of the shoot, she said her “least favorite scene” involved her character, Sue Storm, reappearing completely naked over a bridge.
“I thought that was awful,” the mother of three said, per Variety. “It was very humiliating in real life."
“I grew up with a pretty conservative family, and I am a pretty modest person,” she added, admitting, “I dreaded that scene for weeks. I have a lot of whiplash from those days.”
She also addressed Latino representation in Hollywood and how she plans to challenge stereotypical roles.
“There are a lot of stigmas and stereotypes. They love to tell stories about cartels, drugs, and domestic workers. We are a lot more than that. If that’s the only way they see us, it’s very difficult for them to change their minds. It takes people like me in a position as a producer to support filmmakers who look like me to be able to tell really authentic human stories.”
