Jessica Chastain – American actress and film producer biography
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Name: Jessica Michelle Chastain
Date of
Birth: March 24, 1977
Place of
Birth: Sacramento, California, USA
Age: 48 (as
of 2025)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress,
Producer
Zodiac
Sign: Aries
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).
Early
Life and Education
Jessica Chastain
was born to Jerri Chastain, a vegan
chef, and Michael Monasterio, a
musician. Raised in Sacramento,
California, she was the eldest of three children. Chastain’s passion for
acting was evident early on, and after high school, she moved to New York City to study at the Juilliard School, one of the most
prestigious performing arts conservatories in the world. She graduated in 2003
and soon began her career on stage and in TV.
Career
Breakthrough
Chastain’s early
career included guest roles in TV shows like “Veronica Mars” and “Law
& Order”. In 2011, she had a breakout year, appearing in The Help, Take Shelter, and The Tree of Life, among others. Her
role in The Help earned her a Golden
Globe nomination and marked her as a rising star in Hollywood.
Her portrayal of
Maya in Zero Dark Thirty (2012) earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar
nomination. She went on to star in critically acclaimed films like Interstellar (2014) and The Martian (2015), solidifying her
place in the industry.
Personal
Life and Advocacy
Chastain is an
advocate for gender equality and women’s rights, speaking out about the lack of
female representation in Hollywood. She married Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, an Italian aristocrat, in 2017, and they
have two children.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Jessica Chastain's estimated net worth is $51 million. This wealth stems from her
extensive acting career, including acclaimed roles in films like The Help, Zero
Dark Thirty, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye, for which she won an Academy Award.
