What Happened to Jessica Claire Timberlake (née Biel)?

Jessica Biel's career began in the early 1990s, initially training as a vocalist and appearing in musical productions before being cast as Mary Camden in the family drama series "7th Heaven" in 1996. Her role on the long-running show brought her widespread recognition, and she later transitioned into film, starring in movies like "Ulee's Gold" (1997), for which she won a Young Artist Award, and the commercially successful horror remake "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (2003).

Throughout the 2000s, Biel established herself as a versatile actress in Hollywood, taking on diverse roles in films such as "Blade: Trinity" (2004), "The Illusionist" (2006), "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" (2007), and "Total Recall" (2012). In 2007, she co-founded her production company, Iron Ocean Productions, with Michelle Purple, aiming to create original content and empower strong female voices. She married singer and actor Justin Timberlake in 2012, and they have two sons, Silas and Phineas.

A significant turning point in Biel's career came in 2017 when she executive produced and starred in the critically acclaimed USA Network limited series "The Sinner." Her performance as Cora Tannetti earned her nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. This success solidified her move into producing, allowing her to develop projects with challenging and interesting roles. She continued this trend by starring in and executive producing the 2022 true-crime drama miniseries "Candy" for Hulu, based on the real-life story of Candy Montgomery. In 2021, Biel also co-founded Kinderfarms, a wellness brand focused on providing non-toxic products for families.

As of early 2026, Jessica Biel remains highly active in both acting and producing. She executive produced and starred in the Prime Video thriller "The Better Sister," which debuted in May 2025 and received positive critical reception. Her production company, Iron Ocean, is also developing a "7th Heaven" reboot for CBS Studios, with Biel serving as an executive producer, though no original cast members are expected to return for the new diverse family-focused series. She is also slated to appear in the upcoming sci-fi thriller "Ursa Major" and the action-adventure comedy "Matchbox: The Movie," both in post-production with anticipated 2026 releases. On March 23, 2026, reports indicated that Biel was "not happy" but remained supportive of her husband, Justin Timberlake, following the public release of police body camera footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest, emphasizing her focus on family and work.