Jessica Claire Timberlake (
née Biel; born March 3, 1982), known professionally as
Jessica Biel, is an American actress. Biel began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as
Mary Camden in the family-drama series
7th Heaven, for which she achieved recognition. The series is the longest-running series that ever aired on
The WB channel and is the longest-running family drama in television history.