Who is Jessica Chastain? Net Worth, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Movies, Family, Instagram, Wedding, Children

Jessica Chastain Net Worth, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Movies, Family: Jessica Chastain is an actress and film producer from the United States who is most recognized for portraying strong-willed women in feminist films. She has won one Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for two Oscars. After seeing the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ she became interested in performing. Her professional stage debut was in a staging of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and she made her film debut in the drama film ‘Jolene.’ With parts in films like ‘Take Shelter,’ ‘The Help,’ ‘Mama,’ and ‘Interstellar,’ she became more well-known. In the category of “Best Actress,” she received a Golden Globe for her performance in “Zero Dark Thirty.” 

Jessica Chastain Biography / Wiki

Jessica Michelle Chastain was born in the United States on March 24, 1977. She attended Sacramento’s El Camino Fundamental High School. After seeing the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,’ she became interested in performing.

In 1998, she made her professional theatrical debut as Juliet in a rendition of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ In 2003, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Julliard School. Robin Williams, a well-known actor, and comedian provided her with a scholarship.

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She is well recognized for portraying powerful but flawed women, and many of her roles are well-known for advocating feminist ideas. She is an ardent feminist who has spoken out in favor of equal pay and has turned down jobs that she believes are underpaying her. In 2012, TIME magazine named her one of the world’s most important people.

Real Name	Jessica Chastain
Nick Name	Jessica
Birth Place	Sonoma, California, United States
Date Of Birth	March 24, 1977
Age(as of 2022)	44 Years
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, Producer

Jessica Chastain Age

As per Jessica Chastain’s date of birth, her age is 44 years (as of now, in 2022). She celebrates her birthday on the 24th of March every year.

Jessica Chastain Height and Weight

Jessica Chastain’s height is about 5 feet 4 inches and her weight is approximately 56 kgs.

Jessica Chastain Career / Movies

Jessica Chastain began her acting career as a guest star on television shows including ‘Law & Order: Trial by Jury’ and ‘Veronica Mars.’ She made her Williamstown Theatre Festival debut in 2004 in Anthon Chekhov’s play “The Cherry Orchard.” After that, she made her cinematic debut in 2008 with the drama picture ‘Jolene,’ in which she portrayed the title character. The following year, she appeared in the mystery film ‘Stolen’ as a supporting character. She appeared in two films in 2010, ‘The Westerner’ and ‘The Debt.’

She starred in the psychological thriller drama film ‘Take Shelter’ in 2011. Despite the fact that the picture was not an economic success, it gained critical praise. Her next picture, ‘Coriolanus,’ was based on Shakespeare’s tragedy of the same name, and she played a supporting role in it. It earned great reviews despite being a commercial flop. In 2011, she appeared in the historical drama film ‘The Help’ as a supporting character. The film was a commercial success and received excellent reviews. Chastain was nominated for an Oscar in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” for her performance. She also appeared in other films in the same year, including ‘The Tree of Life,’ ‘Wilde Salome,’ and ‘Texas Killing Fields.’

She played a minor role in ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ in 2012. The movie was the third episode in the popular Madagascar franchise. It was a critical and financial hit. She then starred in the crime drama ‘Lawless.’ In 2012, she starred in the political thriller film ‘Zero Dark Thirty.’ She was nominated for a Golden Globe and received her second Oscar nomination for her performance, both in the ‘Best Actress Category.’ The film was a box office and critical hit. ‘Mama,’ a supernatural horror-thriller released in 2013, featured her in the starring role.

 Financially, the picture was a success, and it earned largely good reviews. Her next role was in ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby,’ which received great reviews but was a box office flop. In the 2014 historical drama film ‘Miss Julie,’ she plays the title character. She then starred in Christopher Nolan’s epic science fiction picture ‘Interstellar’ (2014), in which she had a crucial part. The film was a major commercial success, finishing the year as the tenth highest earning picture. It received favorable reviews and was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning one.

Jessica Chastain’s next film was ‘A Most Violent Year,’ which was released in 2014. Despite receiving overwhelmingly good reviews, the picture was a commercial flop. She was the narrator of the documentary film ‘Unity’ in 2015. She then acted opposite Matt Damon in ‘The Martian,’ a science fiction survival flick. The film was a tremendous commercial success and received positive reviews from reviewers. It was featured in a number of “top ten” lists. She appeared in the film ‘Crimson Peak’ (2015), in which she had a major part. The film was a moderate commercial success and garnered positive reviews from reviewers.

 She has a minor part in the fantasy adventure film ‘The Huntsman: The Winter’s War’ in 2016. Despite its economic success, it received unfavorable reviews. In the same year, she also starred in the political thriller ‘Miss Sloane.’ ‘I am Jane Doe,’ a documentary she narrated and executive produced, was released in 2017. She also appeared in the films ‘The Zookeepers’ (which she also executive produced), ‘Molly’s Game,’ and ‘Woman Walks Ahead’ in the same year. She was the lead actress in all three films.

Jessica Chastain Family / Children / Son

Michael Monasterio, Jessica Chastain’s father, is a rock musician. Jerri Renee Hastey is her mother’s name. When she was born, her parents were both teens. Her mother and stepfather reared Chastain. Her biological father is distant from her, and his name does not appear on her birth certificate. She was the youngest of four siblings, with two sisters and two brothers. Juliet, one of her siblings, committed herself in 2003 after battling drug addiction.

Jessica Chastain Boyfriend 

Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo is her husband, an Italian nobility. They live in New York City at the moment. Chastain had a long-term relationship with writer-director Ned Benson in the 2000s, but the relationship ended in 2010. She started dating Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, an Italian count of the Passi de Preposulo aristocratic family and a Moncler executive, in 2012. She married Preposulo in Carbonera, Italy, on June 10, 2017. Surrogacy was used to deliver the couple a child in 2018. They later had a second daughter.

Jessica Chastain Instagram

Jessica Chastain is one of the most well-known Instagram users. She uses Instagram to share her personal and professional life. Her Instagram account has roughly 4.2 million followers. Her Instagram account also has photos of her family. She frequently uploads pictures, videos, and reels on her handle. No doubt she is very much loved by her fans.

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Facts

• Jessica Chastain hails from Sonoma, California, United States.
• Jessica Chastain’s career was influenced by the late Robin Williams. Williams funded her scholarship to Juilliard, his alma mater, where she obtained a BFA in acting and became her family’s first college graduate.