Actress Jessica Biel opens up about the challenges of fame in a recent interview with Elle. She reveals that she’s unable to step out without being recognized, stating, “I can’t even go to the dry cleaner by myself anymore.” Biel shares the difficulties of everyday tasks, like picking up a prescription, with fans eager to capture candid shots of her, saying, “Thank goodness I’m a nice person.”
Recognized as Esquire’s “Sexiest Woman Alive,” Biel reflects on how this label might have inadvertently hampered her career. “I thought the Esquire cover would boost my prospects, but it didn’t really,” she explains. “One director even told me, ‘I’m not looking for the sexiest woman; I’m looking for the girl next door.’”