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Jessica Alba says she’s focused on “forward momentum” days after ex-Cash Warren filed to finalize their divorce
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
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Jessica Alba is stepping into a new season of life, and she is doing it with the kind of calm confidence that feels contagious. In the span of just a few days, there has been a lot of public attention around her personal life. But if you look at what she is actually sharing, the message is simple. She is focused on growth, forward motion, and starting fresh.
Here is what we know about Alba right now, from her Lunar New Year reflection to her newly public romance with Marvel actor Danny Ramirez.
A Lunar New Year message that feels personal
Jessica Alba marked the Lunar New Year with an upbeat post on Instagram, just four days after her ex-husband Cash Warren filed to finalize their divorce. Instead of leaning into drama, she leaned into intention.
“Entering the Year of the Horse feeling ready, grounded and grateful for where I stand, for the path that led me here, and for all that’s still to come,” Alba, 44, wrote on Instagram Tuesday, Feb. 17, as she celebrated the end of 2025’s year of the snake and the beginning of 2026’s year of the horse.
It is the kind of caption that reads like a deep breath. And she did not stop there. She used the post to reflect on what the previous year meant to her and what she wants next.
“The past year, Year of the Snake, was all about shedding and releasing what no longer serves. Facing hard truths. Making meaningful changes,” she added in her caption.
“Now it’s time for forward momentum – moving with intention, trusting (the universe) the ride, and leaning into this year with courage. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just start what you’ve been sitting with for so long – that inner knowing. This is your moment. Take action. Year of the Horse, I’m ready. “
Along with the caption, Alba posted several photos of herself, plus inspirational quotes and a description of the year of the horse. The overall vibe was hopeful and steady. Less about the past, more about the path ahead.
Where things stand with Cash Warren
Alba and Cash Warren share a long history. They met in Vancouver in 2004 on the set of Fantastic Four, the superhero movie where Alba starred, and Warren worked as a director’s assistant. They married in 2008 and, after many years together, announced they were separating in 2024.
They are also parents. The former couple shares daughters Honor Marie, 17, and Haven Garner, 14, as well as son Hayes Alba, 8.
In January 2025, Alba filed for divorce from Warren after about 16 years of marriage. Then, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE and filed by Warren on Friday, Feb. 13, he and Alba will not pay one another spousal support.
The divorce is uncontested, and Warren is seeking final approval from the court. For a lot of families, this stage is the part that can feel most uncertain.
It is paperwork, logistics, and learning how to move forward in a new normal. From what has been reported, it sounds like both Alba and Warren are keeping things straightforward on the legal side.
Alba is now dating Danny Ramirez
While the divorce moves through its final steps, Alba has also been seen spending time with her boyfriend, actor Danny Ramirez. Recently, the two were photographed together in Miami Beach following Warren’s filing. They were spotted on Monday, Feb. 16, spending time on the beach, holding hands as they walked together, and kissing in the water.
If that feels like a big public moment, it also fits with what we have already heard about their relationship. A source first told PEOPLE that Alba and Ramirez, 33, were dating and “having a good time together” after they were photographed boarding a flight from Cancún, Mexico, to Los Angeles in July 2025.
One week later, they confirmed the romance publicly when they were photographed kissing in Los Angeles. So while the Miami photos may feel like new news, the relationship has been in motion for a while. At this point, it is less about a surprise pairing and more about a couple that is no longer trying to keep things quiet.
Who is Danny Ramirez and what is he working on?
Ramirez is best known to many fans as part of the Marvel universe. And his career is clearly in a busy stretch. He is currently working on his directorial debut with a movie titled Baton.
He will also appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to hit theaters on Dec. 18. That mix of projects is interesting because it shows range.
Acting in a huge blockbuster is one thing. Stepping into directing is another kind of swing. It suggests he is building something long-term, not just taking roles as they come.
What is next for Alba?
On the work side, Alba does not have any immediate acting projects on the horizon. Still, her Instagram post makes it clear she is thinking in terms of momentum and action, even if she has not announced what that looks like yet.
That is what makes her Lunar New Year message land. It is not a press release. It is a mindset shift. She is openly talking about letting go of what does not serve her, facing hard truths, and moving ahead without waiting for perfect timing.
And honestly, that idea is relatable whether you follow celebrity news or not. Sometimes life changes fast. Sometimes it changes slowly. Either way, there is a moment when you realize you are ready to take the next step. If Alba’s post is any clue, she is already in that moment.
TL;DR
- Jessica Alba welcomed the Lunar New Year with a positive, forward-looking Instagram post focused on feeling grounded, grateful, and ready for what is next.
- She reflected on 2025 as a time of letting go, facing hard truths, and making meaningful changes, and framed 2026 as a year for action and momentum.
- Her post came just days after her ex-husband, Cash Warren, filed to finalize their uncontested divorce.
- Alba and Warren share three kids and were married in 2008 after meeting on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004.
- Alba has been seen spending time with her boyfriend, Marvel actor Danny Ramirez, including beach photos from Miami.
- A source previously told PEOPLE they were dating and “having a good time together,” and they were first linked after traveling together in July 2025.
- Ramirez is working on his directorial debut, Baton, and is set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday on Dec. 18.
- Alba has no immediate acting projects currently announced.
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