5 Red Flags in Jessica Alba and Warren’s Marriage
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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s split has sent shockwaves through Hollywood. After 20 years together and 16 years of marriage, the duo has decided to go their separate ways.
TMZ first reported the news on January 9, 2025, noting that the couple had already separated and were in the process of filing for divorce.
The pair first crossed paths back in 2004 on the “Fantastic Four” set, where Warren worked as a director’s assistant and Alba shone as an actor. They tied the knot in a private Beverly Hills ceremony in May 2008 and have three children together: daughters Honor and Haven, and son Hayes.
Throughout their marriage, Alba juggled her acting career with entrepreneurial ventures, notably founding The Honest Company in 2011.
The company, which offers ethically produced household goods, was a tremendous success, but Alba stepped down as Chief Creative Officer in April 2024 to focus on new projects.
Despite their efforts to balance professional and personal lives, the demands on their time took a toll on their marriage.
2024 was a tumultuous year for celebrity breakups, and 2025 seems to follow suit with high-profile splits, including Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. As with many celebrity relationships, there were signs along the way that hinted at potential troubles for Alba and Warren.
5 Red Flags in their marriage
Jessica Alba Talks About Feeling Like ‘Roommates’ with Cash Warren

Jessica Alba got really honest about her marriage with Cash Warren during an interview on Katherine Schwarzenegger’s podcast, “BDA Baby,” on April 22, 2024.
She opened up about how their relationship changed after a few years, saying they felt more like roommates than a married couple.
Alba explained, “It’s all rosy for two and a half years. But then after that, you become roommates. You’re just going through the motions. You have the responsibilities; it’s a lot of, like, checking the boxes, right?”
She admitted that some of the romance was lost over time, and it was partly her fault. “We have, like, obviously the friendship, the comfort of, like, ‘You’re not going anywhere,’ and so sometimes you don’t treat those people the best, right?
You don’t consider their feelings in the way that you would consider other people’s feelings. So that is something that I think is a constant one to work on,” Alba said.
During the podcast, she also mentioned that Warren didn’t get as much of her time as he deserved. This conversation happened around the same time she decided to step down from her role at The Honest Company, possibly to focus more on her personal life.
Jessica Alba Says Spiritual Growth Changed Their Relationship
Jessica Alba talked about how her personal spiritual journey affected her marriage with Cash Warren during an interview on Katherine Schwarzenegger’s podcast, “BDA Baby.” She mentioned that her growth led to changes that made it difficult for them to stay on the same path.
“When one person checks out, it turns into a one-sided relationship,” Alba said. “You’re not always going to be on the same page, or grow at the same speed.”
Alba has been open about her journey of self-discovery for a while. In July 2024, Warren told Us Weekly that he tried to support her spiritual interests. He joined her in activities like sound baths, learning about crystals, and astrology.
“Jessica is on an awesome spiritual journey right now. I’ll participate in sound baths, learn about crystals, get my charts read, and learn alongside her. She always introduces me to new things,” Warren said.
Despite their efforts, Alba felt they were growing apart. After announcing their split, she shared on Instagram that she had been on this path of self-discovery for years, both alone and with Warren.
“I’ve been on a journey of self-realization and transformation for years — both as an individual and with Cash,” she posted. “Now, it’s time for us to start new chapters of growth and evolution as individuals.”
Jessica Alba and Warren Split Due to Longstanding Trust Issues
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s recent separation wasn’t surprising to those who knew the couple well, as they had faced ongoing trust issues throughout their marriage. Sources told Us Weekly that these problems led to many arguments and eventually caused the romance in their relationship to fade.
Despite trying to fix their issues through counseling, Alba and Warren couldn’t rebuild the trust needed to keep their marriage strong.
The couple had thought about splitting up before, so their final decision to separate did not shock their close acquaintances. A source explained, “There were trust issues in the past which led to many arguments, and at the end of the day, the romance was gone between them.”
While their marriage struggled, Alba and Warren remained dedicated to providing stability for their children. However, their personal relationship suffered too much from the trust issues, and they could not continue as a couple.
They Once Broke Up Over Jealousy Issues

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren faced a significant challenge early in their relationship, leading to a temporary breakup. Cash Warren spoke about his struggles with jealousy on the “Whine Down with Jana Kramer” podcast.
He explained that he felt very jealous when other men paid attention to Jessica Alba. “When we first started dating, I was really jealous of other guys and the attention she was getting from other guys,” he said. “It just wasn’t making me feel good.
I was always a pretty confident person in my own [life], walking my own path and really happy there.” His jealousy grew until it negatively affected his behavior. “I was turning into an a**hole, and so we broke up,” he added.
However, they managed to overcome this early hurdle. In a June 2024 interview on The Morning Mash Up, Jessica Alba reflected on their ability to reconcile after disagreements. “I think with chosen family, you ebb and flow,” Alba said.
She believed that hard times in relationships are not permanent, and they always found ways to come back together. “And I think the more you ebb and flow the more you realize that the hard times aren’t gonna be as—it’s not gonna be permanent. You can find your way back to each other.”
Although they got back together after their initial breakup, it wasn’t always smooth sailing, and ultimately, they decided to separate permanently. This shows that even if a couple can overcome early challenges, it doesn’t always mean they can stay together forever.
Cash Warren Calls Marriage to Jessica Alba ‘Hard Work’
Cash Warren spoke openly about his marriage to Jessica Alba in a July 2024 interview with Us Weekly, describing it as “hard work.” He emphasized that having each other’s support was crucial but admitted that maintaining their relationship took a lot of effort.
“The friendship and support and just knowing that your partner has your back means everything to us,” Warren said. “It’s hard work, but we roll up our sleeves and we do it. It’s the longest relationship I could have ever imagined.”
Calling a marriage “hard work” suggests that it might feel more like a job than a joyful union. Nina Li Coomes wrote in The Atlantic that while all marriages need effort, they shouldn’t just feel like hard work.
She suggested viewing marriage more like “serious play,” focusing on the joy and growth that come from being together.