Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain
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Name:
Jessica Chastain
Real name:
Jessica Michelle Chastain
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Birth date:
(48 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height:
5'4 ft ()
Weight:
110 lb (50 kg)
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(characteristic)
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Jessica Chastain's Biography

Jessica Chastain is a talented and versatile actress who's built an incredible Hollywood career, earning her spot among the world's biggest movie stars by age 40. She's appeared in 40 films and produced three of them. She's earned multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. Net worth: $50 million.
 Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain

Early Years

The future star was born on March 24, 1977, in Sacramento, California. Chastain is the maiden name of her mother Jerri. Jessica has kept her biological father's identity private. What's known is that both her parents were teenagers when she was born. Rumors suggest her father might be rock musician Michael Monasterio, though the actress has never confirmed this. Jessica considers firefighter Michael Hastey her true father—he married Jerri Chastain and raised Jessica as his own.
Jessica Chastain as a child
Jessica Chastain as a child
Apart from Jessica, the family had four more children: two sisters and two brothers. Money was tight, so the family moved frequently in search of affordable housing. With her mother working long hours as a chef at a vegan restaurant, Jessica's grandmother stepped in to care for the kids. She sparked Jessica's love for the arts. She took her granddaughter to theater productions from an early age, dreaming that her little red-headed favorite would someday become an actress.
Jessica Chastain with her grandmother
Jessica Chastain with her grandmother
At age 7, Jessica saw the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The production left such an impression that she wished she could be right there in the center of the magical performance. The girl started attending dance classes and enrolled in a drama class at the age of 13.
Jessica Chastain fell in love with the arts as a child
Jessica Chastain fell in love with the arts as a child
After high school, Jessica enrolled at a local community college to continue studying drama. She performed in student productions, making her stage debut as Juliet. Jessica dreamed of studying drama at the prestigious Juilliard School.
Jessica Chastain studied at the famous Julliard School
Jessica Chastain studied at the famous Julliard School
After earning her college diploma in 1999, she moved to New York with her grandmother. Despite fierce competition, she passed all the qualifying tests at Juilliard. The tuition was beyond her means, but she secured a full scholarship funded by Robin Williams, awarded to students from low-income families.

Acting Career

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2003 Jessica graduated from Julliard and started looking for a job. Like many young actresses, she wasn't taken seriously, and the roles she was offered fell short of her expectations, but she had the determination to keep pushing forward. She took work as an animator, appeared in various shows, and never lost hope that she'd eventually break through as a movie actress. Her acting career started in 2004 with episodic roles in TV-series. But her film debut didn't come until four years later with «Jolene» (2008). She landed the title role as an orphaned girl, earning her a prestigious award in Seattle.
Jessica Chastain in «Jolene»
Jessica Chastain in «Jolene»
Chastain's next role in the movie «Stolen» (2009) went almost unnoticed. Meanwhile, she got the chance to work with Al Pacino, who cast her as Salome in his television production of the same name. Jessica began building a reputation as a talented character actress, and directors finally started to see what roles would work for her.
Jessica Chastain and Brad Pitt in «The Tree of Life»
Jessica Chastain and Brad Pitt in «The Tree of Life»
Chastain's aristocratic features, fiery red hair, and alabaster skin actually worked against her early in her career. It wasn't until 2011 that audiences and critics finally recognized her unique charisma, which came into full view in «The Tree of Life». In the movie, Jessica plays the main character's mother. She held her own alongside powerhouse actors like Brad Pitt and Sean Penn.
Jessica Chastain in «The Debt»
Jessica Chastain in «The Debt»
' Around the same time, another Chastain film hit theaters: «The Debt» (2010), which audiences embraced enthusiastically. The role of a businessman's wife, Celia Foote, in the drama «The Help» (2011) brought her an Academy Award nomination as well as a Golden Globe nomination and confirmed her status as a rising Hollywood star. Fun fact: in one scene where Jessica devours fried chicken with gusto, the chicken was actually a custom vegan substitute since the actress is vegetarian.
The trailer of «The Help» starring Jessica Chastain
2012 proved to be an even bigger breakthrough year for the actress. Chastain voiced the Jaguar in «Madagascar 3» and earned a massive payday that matched her total earnings from all her previous acting work. For her role as Maya in the political thriller «Zero Dark Thirty», the actress was again nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award. Her other standout films that year were «Lawless» and «The Colour of Time», both earning high praise from top film critics. That same year, Chastain starred in an advertising campaign for Yves Saint Laurent, becoming the face of their Manifesto fragrance.
Jessica Chastain becomes the face of Manifesto fragrance
Jessica Chastain becomes the face of Manifesto fragrance
The following year, Jessica began work on «The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby», taking on the lead role. The movie was also her first project as a producer. In 2013, Jess got her first taste of being a musician when she had to master the bass guitar in record time for «Mama» to bring authenticity to her character.
Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy in «The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby»
Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy in «The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby»
In 2014, the sci-fi epic «Interstellar» starring Matthew McConaughey was released, delivering a groundbreaking experience in science fiction and major career dividends for Chastain. The film's screenplay was kept under strict secrecy, with actors forbidden from discussing the production process even with their families. The secrecy paid off—audiences were absolutely thrilled.
Jessica Chastain in the movie «Interstellar»
Jessica Chastain in the movie «Interstellar»
That same year saw the release of crime drama «The Most Violent Year», which earned Jessica her third Golden Globe nomination. For the role, the actress had to master a distinctive New York accent in just two weeks.
The trailer of «The Martian» starring Jessica Chastain
2015 brought several more standout films to Jessica's growing filmography. That fall, the sci-fi blockbuster «The Martian» hit theaters, with Chastain playing an astronaut leading an interplanetary expedition. To prepare for the role, the actress spent several weeks at NASA's Space Center, experiencing conditions as close as possible to actual space travel.
Every role Jessica takes on becomes an intense challenge. For her role in the gothic horror «Crimson Peak», she had to learn piano and lose 18 pounds to achieve a gaunt appearance.
Jessica Chastain in the movie «Miss Sloane» (trailer)
In 2016, Chastain starred in political thriller «Miss Sloane», earning another Golden Globe nomination that once again eluded her grasp. She also snagged another nomination for her role in crime drama «Molly's Game». In the film, she portrays former Olympic skier Molly Bloom, who ran high-stakes illegal poker games after leaving competitive sports.
Jessica Chastain in «The Zookeeper's Wife»
Jessica Chastain in «The Zookeeper's Wife»
2017 brought the historical drama «The Zookeeper's Wife», where Jessica's character saves 300 Polish Jews by hiding them within the Warsaw Zoo. The film marked Jessica's second venture as a producer. In September 2018, the actress tackled action film «Eve», co-starring with Colin Farrel while also serving as producer.
Jessica Chastain will star in the next film of the «X-Men» series, «Dark Phoenix»
Jessica Chastain will star in the next film of the «X-Men» series, «Dark Phoenix»

Jessica Chastain's Personal Life

Despite her high ambitions, busy schedule, and feminist views, Jessica never lacked romantic attention. Jessica dated director Ned Benson for a couple of years; they even worked together on the trilogy "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby," though by then their relationship had ended. She later had a relationship with actor Tom Hiddleston. After their breakup, Jessica said she didn't want to date another colleague.
Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston
Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston
The actress got married in 2017. She married Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, a Moncler fashion brand designer and Italian aristocrat. The wedding took place at the groom's ancestral estate in Northern Italy, which his family has owned since the 1600s. The couple had been dating for five years before tying the knot, proving their love could stand the test of time. Jessica says she's found true happiness in her marriage. In April 2018, Jessica welcomed baby Juliet via surrogate.
Jessica Chastain and her husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo
Jessica Chastain and her husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo
Gian Luca shares all of his wife's interests—he's equally passionate about animal welfare, practices yoga, and supports vegetarianism.

Jessica Chastain Now

2019 brought several major premieres featuring Chastain. Audiences got to see the new X-Men film Dark Phoenix, where Jessica's partners in the film were Sophie Turner and Jennifer Lawrence. That fall, Chastain appeared in the sequel to the terrifying horror "It" based on Stephen King's novel.
Jessica Chastain on the set of «It: Chapter Two»
Jessica Chastain on the set of «It: Chapter Two»
2020 saw the premiere of the televangelist film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," where Jessica took on the role of Tammy Faye. That same year, Chastain starred in the action thriller "Ava."

In September 2021, Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac hit the Venice Film Festival red carpet, acting like a couple head over heels in love. They nearly convinced audiences and tabloids they were having a passionate affair, but it turned out to be part of the PR campaign for their joint project "Scenes from a Marriage."
Venice Film Festival: Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac walk red carpet
In the series, Jessica and Oscar play a couple whose marriage is falling apart. But even after divorce, lingering feelings give them a chance to reconnect. The series features numerous intimate scenes, and the actors chose to film them themselves rather than use body doubles.
A shot from the mini-series "Scenes from married life"
A shot from the mini-series "Scenes from married life"
That September saw the premiere of the drama "The Eyes of Tammy Faye", where Jessica, alongside Andrew Garfield, portrayed the married televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, who built their fortune through fraud. For this role, Chastain received her first Oscar in the Best Actress category.
Jessica Chastain Best Actress Full Backstage Oscars Speech for «The Eyes of Tammy Faye»
  • The finest movie where Jessica played is Miss Sloane. She had an appropriate role there.
    2021-05-02 09:15:46
  • I remember Chastain was playing in The Martian, I already forget that in that movie was someone else except Damon.
    2021-04-29 20:04:42
  • Before I liked Chastain but later not so much, she has some failed roles.
    2021-04-21 20:08:07
  • I remember her in Miss Sloane, I think it`s the only movie I remember with her.
    2021-04-07 16:25:23
  • I don`t like this actress, I guess she played in Molly`s Game and I didn`t like this movie.
    2021-03-28 20:21:55
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