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Jessica Chastain is an American actress and film producer known for her work in the film industry. Born on March 24, 1977, in Southern California, California, USA, she has appeared in a range of notable films across genres. She gained recognition for her performance as Mrs. O'Brien in The Tree of Life (2011) and portrayed Celia Foote in The Help (2011), a role that contributed to her rising prominence. Chastain played Murph in the 2014 science fiction film Interstellar and starred as Melissa Lewis in The Martian (2015), further establishing her in major studio productions. Her versatility extended to roles such as Vuk in Dark Phoenix (2019) and Jennifer McCarthy in Dreams (2025).
In addition to her acting, Chastain has taken on producing roles in several projects. She served as an executi…











