- For now she's acting in movies, but Biel hopes to write them one day -- one of the courses Biel is taking as a sophomore at Tufts is screenwriting 101. (November 21, 2002)
- Jessica Biel has one person to thank for calming her nerves on her first major leading movie role - hunky co-star Freddie Prinze Jr.
- Nickname: Jessie
- Discovered at the 1994 IMTA Los Angeles convention.
- Has hazel eyes and brown hair.
- Collects vintage glasses with no lenses.
- Auditioned for a role in AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999).
- Amateur photographer.
- Is of German, French, English and Native American (Choctaw) heritage.
- Was voted in at #30 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition, up from #82 the previous year. (June 2002)
- Is actually 14 months younger than Beverley Mitchell, but still plays her big sister on 7TH HEAVEN (1996).
- Favorite Foods: Teriyaki chicken, barbecue chicken, swordfish, shark, and mahi mahi
- Worked as a teen model for two years after participating in a modeling competition
- Caused a scandal when she appeared semi-nude in Gear magazine in 2000 and said she wanted to leave 7TH HEAVEN with two years still on her contract.
- Education: Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
- Favorite Vacation Sport: Mountain Biking, Water Balloons
- Favorite Pets: Cat named Kit Kat, Cocker Spaniel named Freckles Favorite Sports: Ice Skating, Soccer, Rollerblading
- Favorite Season: Summer
Quotes- "One summer I looked at myself in a bathing suit and said, 'This has got to go.' I began working out and taking care of myself, and I've been thin ever since. But I definitely have a good perspective. I love food too much."
- On why she loves acting: "Being someone I'm not for a period of time and loving every minute of being in someone else's skin."
Awards- Young Artist Award: Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress, ULEE'S GOLD (1998)
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