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Top 10 Unforgettable 2000s Actresses And What Are They Up To

The 2000s were a golden age of pop culturea time when low-rise jeans ruled, soundtracks were everything, and movies likeThe Girl Next Door, EuroTrip, andAmerican Piewere practically playing on a loop. But it wasnt all laughs and lip glossthe era also gave us heavier, thought-provoking gems likeBuffy the Vampire Slayer,Sex and the City,andThe Butterfly Effect. The stars from that time felt like our big sisters, our crushes, our ride-or-die bestiesand then, just like that, many faded from the spotlight. Some walked away quietly to prioritize health or family. Others hit turbulence they couldnt hide. But where are they now? Lets rewind, reconnect, and see whats become of the screen queens who once defined a generation.

1. Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba was everywhere in the 2000s Dark Angel, Honey, Fantastic Four a total fixture on red carpets and teenage bedroom posters alike. She brought both edge and heart to every role, often playing characters who were tougher than they looked. But while Hollywood kept casting her as the pretty face, Alba had other plans. She stepped back from acting to co-found The Honest Company, building an ethical wellness brand that skyrocketed into a billion-dollar empire. Today, shes a hands-on mom, a savvy entrepreneur, and still an occasional on-screen presenceproof that reinvention can be just as powerful as staying in the spotlight.