| Jessica Chastain Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 24, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Eye Color | Green |
Jessica Chastain is an American actor, producer, and voice artist who made her debut by playing the titular character in the drama film Jolene in 2008, a performance for which she was awarded as the “Best Actress” at the Seattle International Film Festival. She has also gained acclaim with her roles like Celia Foote in the period drama film The Help, Maya in the thriller film Zero Dark Thirty, Eleanor Rigby in the drama film The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, Antonina Żabińska in the war drama film The Zookeeper’s Wife, Caroline Weldon in the biographical drama Western film Woman Walks Ahead, Beverly Marsh in the supernatural horror film It Chapter Two, Elizabeth Sloane in the political thriller film Miss Sloane, Murphy “Murph” Cooper in the epic sci-fi film Interstellar, Mrs. O’Brien in the epic experimental drama film The Tree of Life, Melissa Lewis in the science fiction film The Martian, Molly Bloom in the biographical crime drama film Molly’s Game, and Anna Morales in the crime drama film A Most Violent Year. Moreover, she has received various accolades for her work which include a Golden Globe Award and nominations for two Academy Awards.
Born Name
Jessica Michelle Chastain
Nick Name
Jess
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Sacramento, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Chastain attended and graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento in 1995. Later, she enrolled herself in Sacramento City College. From 1996 to 1997, she served as a member of the debate team in the college. Afterward, she got a scholarship from Robin Williams (stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor), which made it possible to attend the Juilliard School, New York City from 1999 until 2003. She graduated from it with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in 2003. Chastain attended Juilliard School as a member of the Drama Division’s Group 32.
Occupation
Actress (Theatre, Film, Television), Producer, Voice Artist
Family
- Father – Michael Monasterio (Aspiring Rocker) (Died of complications from bronchitis on February 5, 2013. He was aged 55 at the time of death)
- Mother – Jerri Chastain (Vegan chef)
- Siblings – Juliet Chastain (Younger Sister) (Died by committing suicide)
- Others – Gary Douglas Chastain (Maternal Grandfather), Marilyn Schoonover (Maternal Grandmother), Michael Hastey (Step-father) (a fireman), Nicole Monasterio (Half-Sister), Laci Smoot (Half-Sister)
Jessica is no longer in contact with her half-sisters, who are estranged from Jessica Chastain.
Manager
Jessica Chastain has been signed with –
- Mosaic, Talent Management Company, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Imprint PR, Public Relations Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth had been $50 Million.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Chastain has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Jessica Chastain is of French, Dutch, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish descent on her mother’s side and likely has Basque, Castilian/Spanish, Greek, English, and German roots on her father’s side.
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Red hair
Measurements
36-25-35 in or 91.5-63.5-89 cm
Dress Size
8 (US) or 40 (EU) or 12 (UK)
Shoe Size
7 (US) or 37.5 (EU) or 4.5 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
She became the face of Yves Saint Laurent’s new women’s fragrance, Manifesto in 2012. She used this spicy Opium perfume at 12 when an aunt gave her a half-used bottle of the scent.
Best Known For
Winning over 35 critic awards and is regarded as a breakout star. She has acted in various films such as Zero Dark Thirty (2012), The Help (2011), Tar (2012).
First Theatre Play
In 2012, she played the role of Catherine Sloper in the play titled “The Heiress”, organized in Walter Kerr Theatre. The Heiress is a 1947 play by American playwrights Ruth and Augustus Goetz adapted from the 1880 Henry James novel, Washington Square.
First Film
2008 American drama film, Jolene. She is in the titular character, which means, she had acted in the movie for her role as Jolene.
First TV Show
She appeared in an American medical drama television series, ER for her role as Dahlia Taslitz in 2004. She acted in just a single episode titled “Forgive and Forget”.
Personal Trainer
She is a vegan and is following a vegetarian diet for many years. She prefers to eat vegan ice cream and has a strict well-calculated diet. Regarding workouts, she follows yoga. Read more about her fitness schedule and dieting habits.
Quotes
“In the press, I like to be known for my work and not for whom I’m dating or what my favorite ice cream is.”
“I will never say my age because I’m an actress, and I want to play different ages.”
Jessica Chastain Favorite Things
- Movie – The English Patient (1996)
- TV Show – The Sopranos (1999-2007)
- Actor – Ralph Fiennes
Source – IMDb
Jessica Chastain Facts
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