Jessica Biel Reflects on Embarrassing 7th Heaven Audition

Jessica Biel reflected on her audition for the iconic WB series '7th Heaven' during a recent episode of the 'Catching Up With the Camdens' podcast, hosted by her former co-stars. At just 13 years old, she pretended to spin an invisible basketball during her audition, which she now finds embarrassing, despite its effectiveness in securing her the role of Mary Camden. Biel's character was an aspiring basketball player, and she connected with the role as an athlete herself. Her on-screen siblings recalled amusing memories from their time on set, including Biel studying with a live chicken on her shoulder, which she initially did not remember. '7th Heaven' aired from 1996 to 2007, with Biel starring prominently in the first six seasons before making sporadic appearances later on. The show became a significant hit, highlighting family dynamics and moral lessons, although Biel expressed the challenges of portraying a character within those boundaries.