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Jessica Chastain
Winning an Oscar for The Eyes of Tammy Faye and leading films including Zero Dark Thirty.
Zero Dark Thirty · Molly’s Game
- Born
- 24 March 1977
- Birthplace
- Sacramento, California, United States
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Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain is an American actor and producer whose work often centres on determined women negotiating hostile environments.
Early life
Sacramento upbringing
Developed an interest in acting while growing up in California.
Juilliard training
Studied drama at the New York conservatory.
Career
- 2000s
Early screen work
Worked in television and theatre before her film breakthrough.
- 2011
Breakthrough year
Appeared in several major films, including The Help.
- 2012 onward
Leading roles
Led Zero Dark Thirty and other dramas.
- 2022
Academy Award
Won Best Actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Selected work
Zero Dark Thirty
Played an intelligence analyst pursuing Osama bin Laden.
Molly’s Game
Portrayed the organiser of high-stakes poker games.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Played the televangelist through her public rise and fall.
Beyond acting
Production company
Founded Freckle Films to develop screen projects.
Industry advocacy
Has spoken about pay equity and opportunities for women.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Academy Awards: 2022 ceremony ↗Photo: Harald Krichel. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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