About Jessica Chastain
Jessica Michelle Chastain, born on March 24, 1977, is a renowned American actress and film producer. She is celebrated for her roles in films that champion feminist themes and has been honored with numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two British Academy Film Awards. In 2012, Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people globally.
Hailing from Sacramento, California, Chastain discovered her passion for acting at a young age. She made her first professional stage appearance as Juliet in a Shakespearean play in 1998. After completing her acting studies at the Juilliard School, she signed a talent deal with television producer John Wells. She made several guest appearances in television series, such as Law & Order: Trial by Jury, and took part in stage productions like The Cherry Orchard (2004) and Salome (2006).
Chastain's film career began with the drama Jolene (2008), and she gained significant recognition for her roles in Take Shelter (2011) and The Tree of Life (2011). Her performance in The Help (2011) as an ambitious socialite earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2012, she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a CIA analyst in Zero Dark Thirty. Chastain also made her Broadway debut in a revival of The Heiress the same year. Among her highest-grossing films are Interstellar (2014), The Martian (2015), and It Chapter Two (2019). She has continued to receive critical acclaim for her performances in A Most Violent Year (2014), Miss Sloane (2016), and Molly's Game (2017). Chastain won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tammy Faye in the biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021), which she also produced.
Chastain is the founder of Freckle Films, a production company committed to promoting diversity in film. She is an advocate for mental health awareness and champions gender and racial equality. She is married to fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, and they have two children together.
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Movie Credits
Jessica Chastain has appeared in 70 movies.
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TV Credits
Jessica Chastain has appeared in 31 TV Series.
Some of the most popular TV Shows include:
