Jessica Alba's Children Don't Think She's Cool Enough for Zac Efron

On Wednesday, May 4, Jessica Alba told Ellen DeGeneres that her children think she's "a nerd."

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Alba raises daughters, 13-year-old Honor Marie, 10-year-old Haven Garner, and a son 4-year-old Hayes Alba with her husband, Cash Warren.

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The "Honey" star recounted a viral dance video she did with Zac Efron while promoting tourism in Dubai.

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Alba's children asked her, "Why do you know him?' Like, why are you in the presence of someone that's cool?"

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The mother-of-three hilariously tried to remind her kids of her unique basketball dance move in "Honey."

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Honor replied to her mother that it is embarrassing when she tries to prove she is "cool."

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Alba previously spoke on being open and attending therapy sessions with her eldest daughter, Honor.

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The "L.A's Finest" actress battled insecurity and imposter syndrome at the start of her career.

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Taking time away from Hollywood allowed Alba to be free as a storyteller and find genuine joy in new things.

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