Jessica Biel steams up the pages of the new Gotham Magazine — on newsstands Monday — in a little black dress that’s sure to send temperatures rising.

Jessica Biel On Her Character In The New 1930s Period Piece Early Virtue: “She’s so effortlessly witty and sarcastic and fantastic and glamorous and tough, and she’s cool as a cucumber — but at the same time extremely vulnerable, and a real person who is hurt by these experiences.”

Of course, Jessica can’t seem to quit talking about the perils of being beautiful in Hollywood. Last month, the actress complained that her “stunning” looks often keep her from landing acting jobs.

As for her modern-day mark as a sex symbol, she says, “I’ve made a mark, all right. But balancing the idea of being very sexy and then also being really attainable, kind of a girl-next door quality, is really important.”