Jessica Chastain, born on March 24, 1977, is an American actress and film producer known for her roles in feminist-themed films.
She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Chastain’s career spans from stage productions to blockbuster films like The Help and Zero Dark Thirty.
She is also recognized for her advocacy for diversity in film and her vocal support for mental health, gender and racial equality.
Siblings
Chastain has two sisters and two brothers, namely Juliet Chastain, Nicole Monasterio, Laci Smoot and Will Chastain.
Her younger sister, Juliet, tragically committed suicide in 2003 following years of drug addiction.
Chastain was raised by her mother and stepfather, Michael Hastey, a firefighter, after being estranged from her biological father, Michael Monasterio, who passed away in 2013.
Career
Chastain discovered her passion for acting in high school and pursued her dream by attending the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City.
Her professional stage debut came in 1998 in a production of Romeo and Juliet.
Chastain’s career took off with her first major film role in the 2008 drama, Jolene.
She gained widespread recognition for her supporting roles in The Help and Take Shelter, leading to her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance in Zero Dark Thirty.
Her acclaimed performances in Interstellar, A Most Violent Year and Miss Sloane solidified her reputation as a versatile and talented actress.
Chastain won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Zero Dark Thirty and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for the same film.
In addition to her acting prowess, Chastain has ventured into producing, notably with the film The 355, in which she also starred.
She also produced and starred in the limited series, George & Tammy, where she portrayed country music legend, Tammy Wynette.
Known for her commitment to feminist-themed projects and portraying strong female characters, Chastain is a vocal advocate for gender equality and representation in the entertainment industry.
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Awards and nominations
Chastain has garnered a multitude of awards and nominations throughout her illustrious career.
Notable among these are her Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Tammy Faye in The Eyes of Tammy Faye in 2022.
She also clinched the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in Zero Dark Thirty in 2013.
Chastain’s accolades extend to the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for The Eyes of Tammy Faye in 2022.
Additionally, she secured the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress for the same film in 2022.
Her excellence in television was recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her portrayal of Tammy Wynette in George & Tammy in 2023.
On the stage, Chastain received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in the 2023 Broadway revival of A Doll’s House and won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play for the same role.
These accolades underscore Chastain’s remarkable talent and versatility as an actress across film, television and theater.
Personal life
Chastain is married to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, an Italian count and fashion executive.
They tied the knot on June 10, 2017, at his family’s estate in Carbonera, Italy.
The couple has two children, a daughter named Giulietta and a son named Augustus.
Giulietta was born via surrogate in April 2018, and Augustus was born in 2020.
Chastain and her husband prefer to keep their children out of the public eye, rarely sharing photos or details about their family life.