Jessica Chastain: podcast appearances and interviews

Jessica Michelle Chastain, born on March 24, 1977, is an American actress and producer known for her work in projects with feminist themes. She developed an interest in acting early in life and made her professional stage debut in 1998 as Juliet in William Shakespeare's play. After studying at the Juilliard School, she gained experience on television and stage before making her film debut at age 31 in the drama Jolene. Her breakthrough came in 2011 with six film releases, including Take Shelter and The Tree of Life. She received Academy Award nominations for her performances in The Help and Zero Dark Thirty. Chastain's career saw greater commercial success with science fiction films such as Interstellar and The Martian, as well as the horror film It Chapter Two. She has earned further acclaim for strong-willed roles in dramas like A Most Violent Year, Miss Sloane, and Molly’s Game, along with a television miniseries, Scenes from a Marriage. Her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. On Broadway, she starred in revivals of The Heiress and A Doll’s House, earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter. Chastain is the founder of Freckle Films, a production company promoting diversity in film, and is an investor in the soccer club Angel City FC. She is outspoken about mental health, gender, and racial equality. Chastain is married to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, with whom she has two children.