Jessica Chastain, Husband, Net Worth, Age, Height & Net Worth

Jessica Chastain has proven to be a delightful force in the entertainment industry. The actress, who has been acting professionally since 2004, has become known for her frequent portrayals of formidable and resolute women.

In 2012, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.

Who is Jessica Chastain? Bio & Age

Jessica Michelle Chastain was born in Sacramento, California on March 24, 1977 to Jerri Renee Hastey (née Chastain) and Michael Monasterio. Her parents were teenagers when she was born and grew up separated from her father. She has two brothers and two sisters; Unfortunately, one of her sisters committed suicide after years of drug abuse. Because of this, Jessica Chastain is always reluctant to divulge information about the family.

The actress learned to accept the love shown to her by her maternal grandmother, Marilyn, who would be her source of inspiration. At a young age, Jessica became interested in acting after her grandmother took her to a production of Joseph and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

She attended El Camino Basic High School in Sacramento, but struggled with schoolwork. She felt out of place at school but at home reading Shakespeare. She eventually earned an adult diploma after failing to graduate. She then attended Sacramento City College from 1996 to 1997.

At age 21, Jessica Chastain starred as Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet staged by Works of Theatre, marking her professional stage debut. This performance resulted in his audition and eventual scholarship to Julliard, fully sponsored by actor Robin Williams. She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Chastain has starred in films such as Molly’s Game (2017), Miss Sloane (2016), The Help (2011), Zero Dark Thirty (2012) and a host of others. His work has been rewarded with a Golden Globe Award and two Oscar nominations. When it comes to her usual roles as strong-willed women, she happens to be a tough feminist who believes in equal relations between men and women in business and the sector. Due to health issues, she practices veganism and enjoys walking her dog and playing the ukulele.

Career

After graduating, she began auditioning for jobs she found difficult. She finally made her television debut in the pilot remake Dark Shadows where she played the role of Carolyn Stoddard. However, the series was not picked up for broadcast. She went on to appear in other television series such as Veronica Mars (2004), Close to Home (2006), and Law and Order: Trial by Jury

Jessica Chastain, who started out acting in plays, had a role in the Williamstown Drama Festival. The Cherry Orchard and also the Playwrights Horizons production of Rodney’s Wife. In 2008, she made her film debut as the main character in the film. Jolene which tells the story of the life of a teenager who was abused for more than a decade. It won her the Best Actress award at the Seattle International Film Festival.

Having sought a major breakthrough in the industry, Jessica worked tirelessly to make films of which six premiered – 2011 ‘s The Help, The Tree of Life, Wilde Salomé, Shelter, Coriolanus and Texas Killing Fields. In 2012, she appeared in the thriller Zero Dark Thirty – a fictionalized account of the hunt for al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. She starred as an intelligence analyst, Maya, and her performance received critical acclaim and even won her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama.

She sought to meet other female directors, which led her to star in the lead role of Niki Caro. Zookeeper’s Wife and Susanna White Wife walks ahead. In 2018, she joined countless celebrities to host an episode of NBC Saturday Night Live. She also landed lead roles in Dark Phoenix and It: Chapter Two

In 2016, Jessica Chastain started a production company called Freckle Films.

Personal life: husband

Jessica Chastain is married to Gian Luca Passi of Attendant. Her husband is from an ancient Italian noble family and is a well-known fashion mogul. Jessica started dating the Italian count in 2012. They finally tied the knot on June 10, 2017 at the Preposulo family estate in Carbonera, Italy. Thanks to his high profile, he’s able to mingle effortlessly with actors and other celebrities, making him a perfect fit.

Height, weight and body measurements

Jessica Chastain has a slim body. Her height is recorded to be 5ft 4in while she weighs 56kg. Her petite figure is the result of her vegan diet and regular yoga practice.

Jessica Chastain’s net worth

The award-winning actress has amassed a net worth of $20 million after crossing the industry with hit films like The Martian, The Helper and Zero Dark Thirty. She has certainly built a successful career since making her professional debut in 2004.