Netflix shares images from Trigger Warning, Jessica Alba's upcoming action film. Alba is still widely known for her starring role as Sue Storm in the two Fantastic Four movies from the mid-2000s, but she also appeared in projects like Sin City and Machete. The actor hasn't been appearing quite as regularly in movies over the last few years, but she's set to make a comeback with Trigger Warning, director Moula Surya's Netflix film in which the actor plays a former Special Forces soldier facing off against a violent gang in her hometown.
Now, Netflix shares a first look at Trigger Warning on X, formerly Twitter, showing Alba in action as Parker. Check out the images below:
The images tease a violent and gritty outing for Alba, including a scenario in which she chokes someone out using bolt cutters. Another image teases that the film will depict, to some extent, Parker's time in the military, in addition to her struggles in her hometown as a civilian. The post also highlights that Alba will be joined in the movie's cast by Mark Webber, Anthony Michael Hall, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, and Gabriel Basso.
Trigger Warning Could Be The Perfect Comeback For Jessica Alba
Will The New Movie Be Jessica Alba's John Wick?
The last time Alba had a leading role – or any role – in a film was in 2019 with Killers Anonymous. The crime thriller, which also starred Gary Oldman, sits, as of this writing, at 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it made just over $100,000 at the box office. Before that, Alba starred in movies like El Camino Christmas, Mechanic Resurrection, and Dear Eleanor, three films that also were not particularly well received. The actor did, however, enjoy a starring role in the TV show L.A.'s Finest, but that TV show was cancelled in 2020 after only two seasons.
It's fair to say, then, that Alba hasn't had a big footprint in the entertainment landscape for a number of years now, setting Trigger Warning up as a potential comeback project for the actor. If the movie is a success and can announce Alba as someone capable of doing gritty action, Trigger Warning could serve as Alba's John Wick. Keanu Reeves had about a decade's worth of flops and disappointments before starring in 2014's John Wick, and that movie ended up striking a chord with viewers, launching a successful franchise, and revitalizing his career.
Whether Trigger Warning is Alba's John Wick, however, will come down to execution. John Wick benefited from director Chad Stahelski's decades-spanning career as a stuntman, but Surya has relatively little experience in the action genre, making her new film something of a question mark. It remains to be seen how Trigger Warning is received, but the film could potentially mark a new era for Alba's career.
Source: Netflix
Fans Alarmed by Jessica Alba's Stunning New Instagram Photo
With a growing number of Hollywood stars drawing attention for increasingly slim appearances, Jessica Alba has become the latest celebrity to spark discussion online over her physique.
Alba recently shared an Instagram photo dump highlighting some of her August moments so far. The first photo showed the actress posing for a selfie in a tiger-stripe bikini, putting her slender frame on display. She accessorized the look with gold jewelry and sunglasses.
The rest of the carousel featured snapshots of the Honest founder golfing with her youngest son, spending time with her daughters, relaxing in the sun, enjoying campfires with friends and sharing moments with her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.
Jessica Alba Fans Point Out Her Recent Weight Loss
However, many fans focused on the first bikini photo and expressed concern about Alba's appearance, with some speculating about weight-loss drugs despite there being no confirmation that she has used them.
"Another one lost to Ozempic," one person wrote.
Another said, "Not another Ozempic girl, she was so fine."
"Jessica, we love you but don't turn into Ariana Grande," another commenter wrote, referencing the singer's own recent appearance and the speculation surrounding her weight.
Another fan simply wrote, "I hope all is well," while someone else commented, "Not looking healthy at all. So sad."
Others pushed back against the criticism, arguing that Alba's body should not be subject to public scrutiny.
"People shaming her for the way she looks need their head examined. It's none of your business and it's also the reason women are so self-conscious of their bodies. Mind your business and your manners," one person wrote.
Hollywood Stars Face Health & Weight Loss Concerns
The online conversation surrounding the mom of three comes amid a broader trend of celebrities being scrutinized over their changing appearances. Stars including Charlize Theron, Anna Faris, Ariana Grande and Jenna Ortega have all faced public speculation about weight loss, health or the use of medications such as Ozempic.
While dramatic transformations among celebrities have long attracted attention, recent conversations have increasingly centered on stars who were already petite and now appear noticeably slimmer.
However, without confirmation from the individuals themselves, speculation about the reasons behind someone's weight or appearance remains just that—speculation.
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