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Jessica ChastainAmerican film and television actress.
Date of Birth: 29.03.1981
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Jessica Chastain: From Underdog to Hollywood Icon
- Early Career and Breakthrough Role
- Notable Films and Collaborations
- "Miss Sloane" and Political Advocacy
- Later Films and Social Responsibility
- Personal Life and Advocacy
- Current and Upcoming Projects
Jessica Chastain: From Underdog to Hollywood Icon
Childhood and EducationJessica Chastain was born Jessica Howard in Sacramento, California. Her passion for the arts was ignited by her grandmother, who encouraged her to pursue dance and drama. After completing high school, Chastain enrolled in the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she received a scholarship thanks to her exceptional audition performance.
Early Career and Breakthrough Role
Jessica Chastain's early acting career consisted of small roles in television series like "Dark Shadows" and "ER." Her feature film debut came in 2008's "Jolene," for which she won her first award at the Seattle International Film Festival. The breakthrough year for Chastain was 2011, when she appeared in four critically acclaimed films, including the mystical drama "The Tree of Life" and the racial drama "The Help," which earned her Academy and Golden Globe nominations.
Notable Films and Collaborations
Throughout the 2010s, Chastain solidified her status as a versatile actress. She starred in the Prohibition-era drama "Lawless" (2012), the experimental trilogy "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" (2013), and the Oscar-nominated science fiction masterpiece "Interstellar" (2014). She also collaborated with renowned director Ridley Scott in "The Martian" (2015) and with Guillermo del Toro in "Crimson Peak" (2015).
"Miss Sloane" and Political Advocacy
In 2016, Jessica Chastain earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of a brilliant lobbyist in the political thriller "Miss Sloane." Her performance garnered a Golden Globe nomination and demonstrated her commitment to strong female roles. Chastain has been vocal in her support for women in the entertainment industry and has spoken out against sexual harassment.
Later Films and Social Responsibility
Following a brief hiatus, Jessica Chastain returned to the big screen with diverse projects. In 2017, she starred as the titular character in "The Zookeeper's Wife," a true story about a couple who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. She also experimented in the Western genre with "Woman Walks Ahead" and portrayed the founder of an underground poker game in "Molly's Game."
Personal Life and Advocacy
Jessica Chastain has been in a relationship with Italian fashion executive Gian Luca Passi di Preposulo since 2012. They married in 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Giulietta, in 2018 via surrogacy. Chastain is a vegan and an advocate for feminist causes. She has participated in protests against sexual harassment in Hollywood and has spoken out against the over-sexualization of female roles.
Current and Upcoming Projects
Jessica Chastain's career continues to thrive. In 2019, she appeared in the superhero blockbuster "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" and the horror sequel "It Chapter Two." She has several upcoming projects, including the biographical drama "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" (2020) and the spy thriller "355" (2021), in which she also serves as a producer.
