Name dropping

You know they're gorgeous and famous, but do you know who's who? Keeping track of all the Jessicas has never been harder--or more fun! MF is all over three of Hollywood's hottest screen titans.

Jessica SIMPSON

A STAR IS BORN

1980, Texas, born and raised.

HER STORY

A fifth-generation Texan, Simpson comes from a long line of Baptists.

PAPA PREACHED?

Yap, Dad's a retired Baptist minister.

SCHOOLIN'

Dropped out of high school during her senior year and later completed her GED.

BEEN PUNK'D?

Yes.

TASTIEST ROLE

Dukes of Hozzard, Daisy Duke, redneck hottie (she beat out both Biel and Alba for the part).

LIKE A VIRGIN?

Made a fuss about saving herself until marriage because of her religious beliefs.

CO-STAR ROMANCE

Nick Lachey, husband/Newlyweds co-star.

Jessica ALBA

A STAR IS BORN

1981, spent her childhood moving around the country (Mississippi, Texas) before settling in California.

HER STORY

Her family is Mexican-American.

PAPA PREACHED?

Nope, Alba relocated so often growing up because her father was in the Air Force.

SCHOOLIN'

Graduated high school at 16.

BEEN PUNK'D?

Yes.

TASTIEST ROLE

Sexy superhero Sue Storm in Fantastic 4.

LIKE A VIRGIN?

Once a born-again Christian boasting purity until the ripe age of 18, Alba eventually denounced her faith. Thank God!

CO-STAR ROMANCE

Dark Angel Michael Weatherly.

JESSICA BIEL

A STAR IS BORN

1982, Ely, Minn., raised in Boulder, Colo.

HER STORY

Biel claims Choctaw Indian heritage.

PAPA PREACHED?

Sorta--she was the daughter of a minister couple on TV show 7th Heaven.

SCHOOLIN'

Completed three semesters at Tufts University in Medford, Mass.

BEEN PUNK'D?

Yes.

TASTIEST ROLE

Blade: Trinity, Abigail Whistler, vampire hunter/sex goddess.

LIKE A VIRGIN?

Biel did a sexy photo shoot at just 17--to shed her good-girl image and break a TV contract.

CO-STAR ROMANCE

Chris Evans, co-star in thriller Cellular.

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