Jessica Chastain

American actress, 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Jessica Chastain - American actress, 'Zero Dark Thirty'
Born

March 24th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress, recognized for performances in film and television. Gained prominence through roles in 'The Help' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'. Received multiple accolades, including Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Chastain also produced film projects, displaying proficiency in both acting and production roles.

'The Help' (2011)

'Zero Dark Thirty' (2012)

'Interstellar' (2014)

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