Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain

Born: 1977-03-24 Southern California, California, USA

Jessica Chastain (born March 24, 1977) is an American theater, film and television actress. She played guest roles in several television shows before making her feature film debut with the 2008 independent film Jolene. In 2011, Chastain gained wide public recognition for her starring roles in seven film releases; for her performance in The Help she received Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award ceremonies. In 2012, Time magazine featured her as one of the '100 Most Influential People in the World'. Chastain's performance in the 2012 military thriller Zero Dark Thirty and ...