Jessica Biel plays Tess Byrne, a vice president of a record company, in the 2011 film New Year's Eve.
Directed by Garry Marshall, New Year's Eve is an ensemble romantic comedy set in New York City during December 31. The film follows several connected storylines involving relationships, work, family, regret, and second chances as the countdown approaches.
Biel's character, Tess Byrne, is involved in a competitive birth contest with another expectant mother. Her storyline is one of many separate threads woven together through the city's holiday atmosphere. The large cast includes Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Robert De Niro.
The title can cause confusion because the film shares its name with the holiday itself. It is a feature film released in 2011, not a documentary about the Times Square celebration. Jessica Biel's role is also distinct from Sarah Jessica Parker's character, Kim Doyle, another major figure in the ensemble.