
Jessica Michelle Chastain, born March 24, 1977, is an American actress. She is known for her role in films that feature feminist themes, she has received various accolades such as an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Time magazine named her one the 100 most influential individuals globally in 2012. Chastain was an enthusiastic actor at an early age. She made her stage debut in the role of Shakespeare's Juliet in 1998. She studied acting at Juilliard School and was then signed to a talent-holding deal with John Wells, a television producer. She appeared as regular guest in a number of TV shows and played roles in many stage productions. Chastain's first film appearance was in Jolene (2008) when she was 31 years old. In 2011, Chastain achieved her breakthrough with six film releases including The Tree of Life (2011), Take Shelter (2011) as well as The Tree of Life (2012). Chastain was also considered for Academy Award nominations as a character in The Help (2011), where she played a aspiring socialite. She also appeared in Zero Dark Thirty (2012) as an CIA analyst. The science-fiction films Interstellar (2014) and The Martian (2015) were commercially more successful than the horror film It Chapter Two (2019). Chastain was recognized for her portrayal of strong-willed women such as in the dramas Most Violent Years (2014), Miss Sloane (2016) and Molly's Game (2017). She was also a part of the television miniseries Scenes from a Marriage (1921). In the biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye (1921), she played Tammy Faye Bakker. She took home the Academy Award as Best Actress. Tammy Wynette was the miniseries George & Tammy (222). Chastain is the investor and founder of Freckle Films, a production company that encourages diversity in film. She is vocal about mental issues and the issue of gender and racial equity. Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo is her husband.
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