#7 She's Got Stiff Competition
She's basically auditioning for the lead female role, and as we all know there is a huge amount of talent in that area. The roles that she wants to land usually end up going to time-tested actresses who have won Oscars in the past.

#6 Her Movies Don't Do Too Great
When movie producers hire a lead actress, they want to be sure that she is capable of bringing in more revenue in the box office. They want someone who can make them money. And a lot of Jessica Biel's films haven't done too well financially.

#5 Her Agents Could Be Doing A Better Job
Some people have said that Jessica Biel should do a better job of picking films that suit her better, and that her agents are too blame. They say that she and her agents are pursuing films because of their potential paycheck, not because of the fact that they fit Jessica's personality and type.

#4 She's Now A Mother
Another big factor in her recent slide may be simply due to the fact that she now has a baby to look after. And there is no shame in taking time away from your career to take care of your loved ones that matter most.

#3 Some Say She Never Matured
Some say that after her teenage years, Jessica Biel struggled to mature into an adult actress, and that she seems stuck in the days where she would play high school teens in television shows. There is a widely-held belief in Hollywood that she is stuck in the 1990's.

#2 She Is Overshadowed By Justin Timberlake
Others have observed that after marrying Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel seems to be overshadowed by the massive star. Others are more harsh, and say that marrying Justin Timberlake was some kind of ploy by Jessica Biel to rise in fame.

#1 She Describes Herself As 'Too Beautiful'
On one well-known television talk show, Jessica Biel was asked whether or not she feels that her beauty is something that is holding her career back. She responded by saying 'It really is a problem. I have to be blunt.' This kind of comment surely had the potential to piss a lot of people off.