Jessica Alba Reveals Real Reason She Won't Post a 'Bunch of Thirst Traps' — and Why Only 1 Daughter Has Social Media (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jessica Alba in March 2024.Photo:Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty

Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty

Jessica Albais practicing what she preaches when it comes to being a mother on social media.

“I think it’s important to try and set as good of an example as possible and to have a variety [of things to post]. It doesn’t only need to be one thing,” continues the star. “And I think, for me, it’s also just reflective of who I am. I’m not a one-dimensional person, and [it’s about] being able to show that.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Jessica Alba poses with husband Cash Warren and their 3 kids.jessica alba/instagram

jessica alba/instagram

Currently, only Alba’s oldest daughter,Honor, 16, is on social media. TheTrigger Warningstar is also a mom to other daughterHaven, 13, and sonHayes, 6, all of whom she shares with husbandCash Warren.

“Honor, I think she was about 12 or 13 when she was wanting to get on [social media], and I said [she could] if we shared an account, it needed to be private and I wanted to be able to monitor who she was following,” the mother of three explains.

Noting that she has “no problem going in” and watching over her teen’s social media usage, Alba continues, “When I see her following too many accounts that, to me, don’t feel healthy or good for her, I’ll unfollow them, and I’ll follow, for example, more body positive influencers and funny, cute animals and things like that, just so her algorithm isn’t [bad].”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Jessica Alba with her two daughters.jessica alba/instagram

On the other hand, Alba’s middle child Haven doesn’t use social media like her big sister does, and the star tells PEOPLE there is a reason behind that decision.

“We have different rules for different kids,” she explains. “It’s interesting — you can parent the kids the same way, but the way that they respond is so different.”

Adds Alba, “So Cash and I have realized that taking different tactics with each kid is what works best, instead of just treating them all the same.”

A photo of Instagram on a smartphone (stock image).Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty

According to Alba, “Online and digital safety is first and foremost for me when it comes to being a parent” — which is why she is helping to launch Instagram’s new Teen Accounts feature.

A look at Instagram’s new Teen Accounts feature.Instagram

Instagram

“All parents, we all want our kids to have the best experience in life, and we know that our kids are digital natives and it’s just part of who they are,” Alba tells PEOPLE. “The exposure that they have day in and day out in the digital world is something that is undeniable, and I think we as parents, we just want to make sure that our kids have the best experience — and the most appropriate experience — for every stage and age.”

“I think this new program and the way that Instagram is rolling them out is awesome,” adds the star. “All of these features are really a backup for parents to give them some peace of mind.”

source: people.com