EntertainmentJessica Alba surprises parents with heartfelt home purchase

Jessica Alba surprises parents with heartfelt home purchase

Jessica Alba, known actress and businesswoman, never ceases to amaze. This time, the star shared an exceptional personal story: buying a house for her parents—a home filled with family memories.

Jessica Alba pretended she wanted to renovate her parents' house to sell it, but the truth turned out to be different.
Jessica Alba pretended she wanted to renovate her parents' house to sell it, but the truth turned out to be different.
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3:53 PM EDT, September 4, 2024

Jessica Alba, who gained fame thanks to her roles in movies like "Fantastic Four," "Sin City," and "Machete," has shown that she is also a devoted daughter. She is currently developing the cosmetics brand The Honest Company.

The actress revealed on Instagram that she bought the house where her father, Mark Alba, grew up years ago. It was not just any property—in Claremont, California, where the actress's grandparents, immigrants from Mexico, raised her father. This house symbolized success for Jessica's grandfather, showing that he had built a better future for his family.

This undertaking was particularly moving because, as Alba confessed, her grandparents considered selling the house to cover the medical expenses for her grandmother. The actress outsmarted her parents: she told them she would help with the renovations so they could sell the property for an attractive price. Ultimately, she revealed the truth: she bought them this house so they could keep it forever and have the funds for her grandmother's care.

As Jessica revealed her plan to her parents, emotional moments were documented and published on YouTube. There were tears of emotion, and the actress's father, Mark Alba, through tears, confessed that he was proud of his daughter and that his father would undoubtedly be too. Jessica Alba emphasized that she wanted the house to soak up the spirit of her grandfather, preserving his legacy and memories.

Jessica Alba's father moved by her gesture
Jessica Alba's father moved by her gesture© Licensor
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