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Jessica Alba celebrates her daughter Honor’s 18th birthday
The Fantastic Four alum shares three children with her ex-husband Cash Warren
“You opened my heart and expanded my understanding of love in ways I never knew were possible,” Alba said of the teen
Jessica Alba is celebrating her oldest on a milestone birthday.
On Sunday, June 7, the mother of three shared a sweet tribute as her daughter Honor celebrated her 18th birthday.
“Happy 18th Birthday to my Honor 🤍 My sweet girl, my brilliant girl, my shining light ✨,” the Honey actress, 45, captioned a heartfelt Instagram Reel filled with photos and videos of them together throughout the years.
The post was set to “Blackbird” by The Beatles.
Alba also shares daughter Haven, 14, and son Hayes, 8, with her ex, Cash Warren, whom she filed for divorce from in February 2025 after 16 years of marriage.
“As I reflect on the last 18 years, I can honestly say they have been the most profound of my life. You opened my heart and expanded my understanding of love in ways I never knew were possible,” the Fantastic Four alum wrote.
She also praised her firstborn, who “always lit up every room” she entered, and has grown into a “kind and considerate, yet feisty and witty” young woman.
“Your humor is quick, sharp, and unexpected. You are wildly intelligent, endlessly curious, and I could not be more proud of the young woman you have become,” Alba continued.
After raving about many of the qualities she loves about the teen, the actress and businesswoman admitted the next step of parenthood isn’t the easiest, but she knows it’s time to allow Honor more room to grow.
“As you step into adulthood, part of me wants to hold you close forever and keep you safe,” Alba wrote. “But an even bigger part wants to watch you fly – to explore this world and discover everything that calls to your soul. And through it all, I will always be here. Whether you need comforting when your sink, a hug, or miss home, I’ll jump on a plane to see you- I’m here. Always.”
Alba concluded, “It has been the greatest gift being your mama – thank you for choosing me, baby girl. Happy 18th Birthday, Honorcita. I love you beyond words ❤️🥹🫶🏽😘.”
Jessica Alba with her kids
Credit: Jessica Alba/Instagram
“Awwww mommy ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” the birthday girl wrote in the comments, where several of her friends also chimed in.
“HBD Honor! ❤️🎉🌟,” Natalia Bryant wrote. Gabrielle Union added, “Happy Birthday Honor ❤️🎂🎉🥳🎁🎈.”
Honor’s siblings, family and friends also made appearances in the clip, which highlighted holidays, vacations, her high school graduation, and more.
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In May, Warren, 47, shared similar sentiments with a “Graduation Day!!” post for Honor.
“Honor, you were born for this moment. You have officially outgrown the high school pond, and you’re ready to swim in deeper waters. I can’t think of anyone more prepared for this next phase of life than you,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post alongside a smiling photo of the grad and her younger brother and sister after the ceremony.
Alba previously addressed their family’s new dynamic via social media, saying, “We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority.”
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