Jessica Chastain
Born: March 24, 1977 (age 47)
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Years Active: 2004–present
Jessica Chastain is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances and commitment to portraying strong, complex women. She gained widespread recognition with films like The Help (2011) and Zero Dark Thirty (2012), the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination. Chastain won the Oscar for The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021), where she played televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
Beyond acting, she is an advocate for gender equality in Hollywood and co-founded Freckle Films, a production company focused on female-driven narratives.
Notable Films
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
- Interstellar (2014)
- Molly’s Game (2017)
- It Chapter Two (2019)
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
Personal Life
Jessica Chastain is married to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, an Italian fashion executive. She keeps her private life low-key but is known for her activism in gender equality, pay equity, and mental health awareness.
Fun Fact
She is a trained dancer and was accepted into Juilliard with the help of a scholarship funded by Robin Williams.
