Jessica Biel, born on March 3, 1982, in Ely, Minnesota, is an accomplished actress, model, and producer. Starting her career in theater and modeling at the age of 9, Biel made her feature film debut in 1997, portraying Peter Fonda’s granddaughter in Ulee’s Gold. However, she gained widespread fame for her role as Mary Camden in the WB series 7th Heaven, which aired from 1996 to 2006.
Biel’s career flourished as she took on roles in various successful films, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), The Illusionist (2006), Next (2007), and Total Recall (2012). In 2017, she transitioned to production, serving as both the executive producer and star of the limited series The Sinner, a performance that earned her an Emmy Award nomination. Biel further showcased her production and acting skills in the 2022 true-crime miniseries Candy, where she played the role of real-life ax murderer Candy Montgomery.