Jessica Chastain
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Jessica Michelle Chastain
Date of Birth: March 24, 1977
Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, USA
Height: 163 cm (5′4″)
Weight: ~56 kg
Religion: Raised Christian, later non-religious
Nationality: American
Ancestry: English, Irish, Basque, Greek
Languages: English, some Italian
Marital Status: Married to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo (2017–)
Children: 2 (with Gian Luca)
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Education: Juilliard School (BFA)
Net Worth: $50M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: 5M+ Instagram
Businesses: Freckle Films (production)
Notable Works: Zero Dark Thirty, Interstellar, Molly’s Game, The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Current Residence: New York & Italy
Number of Houses: Properties in USA & Italy
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in Sacramento, California.
- First acting inspiration came from a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
- Graduated from Juilliard on scholarship funded by Robin Williams.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2011: Breakout year with 6 films including The Help.
- 2012: Acclaimed lead in Zero Dark Thirty.
- 2014: Starred in Interstellar.
- 2017: Molly’s Game.
- 2021: Won Oscar for The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award for Best Actress.
- Golden Globe winner.
- BAFTA & SAG Awards nominations.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Vegan and animal rights advocate.
- Runs her own production company Freckle Films.
- Advocate for gender equality in Hollywood.
- Close friends with fellow actresses like Jessica Weixler.
- Known for her red hair and timeless style.
- Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People.
- Mother of two via surrogacy.
- Spends much time between the US and Italy.
- Speaks out on social justice issues.
- Frequently cast in strong female roles.
- Supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.
- Donated to pandemic relief funds.
- Plays piano and enjoys music.
- Believes in private family life despite fame.
- Respected as one of the top actresses of her generation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jessica Chastain born?
March 24, 1977 (Sacramento, USA).
Height?
163 cm (5′4″).
Famous roles?
Zero Dark Thirty, Interstellar, Molly’s Game, The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Is she married?
Yes, to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo.
Children?
2 children.
Net worth?
$50M+ estimate.
Awards?
Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA nominations.
Languages?
English, some Italian.
Education?
Juilliard graduate.
Businesses?
Freckle Films.
Philanthropy?
Animal rights, gender equality advocacy.
Residence?
New York & Italy.
Social media?
Active on Instagram.
Oscar-winning role?
Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.