Jessica Chastain

Jessica Michelle Chastain, born in Sacramento, California, is a multifaceted American actress and producer whose career spans stage, screen, and television. With a Juilliard education and early stage roles including Juliet, she transitioned to film with 2008's Jolene, swiftly earning accolades for her nuanced portrayals in The Help and Zero Dark Thirty. Chastain’s work in diverse genres, from The Tree of Life to Interstellar, demonstrates her range and critical acclaim, culminating in an Academy Award for Best Actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, a role she also produced. Beyond acting, she’s a vocal advocate for mental health, diversity, and equality, and founded Freckle Films to promote these values in cinema.