JESSICA CHASTAIN – BORN 1977

Credits to her piercing stare and dominating presence, Jessica Chastain moved from a relative newbie to appearing in high-profile roles overnight. Born in California, she became interested in performing after seeing the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

She had her professional stage debut in Romeo and Juliet and Jolene.

Her reputation developed due to her parts in films including Mama and Interstellar. She is famous for playing strong but flawed women, and many of her roles have advocated for feminist views. Chastain is a committed feminist who has campaigned for fair pay and has turned down jobs that she believes underpay her. In addition, she was named one of the world’s most influential people by TIME magazine in 2012. At 45, Chastain has established herself as a skilled actor, adding a unique charm to the big screen and completely embodying and bringing her roles to life.