Jessica Chastain
Born on March 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California
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Jessica Chastain as "Maya"
Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Osama bin Laden becomes one of the most-wanted men on the planet. The worldwide manhunt for the terrorist leader occupies the resources and attention of two U.S. presidential administrations. Ultimately, it is the work of a dedicated female operative (Jessica Chastain) that proves instrumental in finally locating bin Laden. In May 2011, Navy SEALs launch a nighttime strike, killing bin Laden in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
| Academy Award (2012) | Nominated | Best Actress |
| British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2012) | Nominated | Leading Actress |
| Golden Globe (2012) | Won | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards (2012) | Nominated | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role |
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We Dare You Not to Fall in Love With This Trailer for 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' (VIDEO)
Posted by Jenni Miller on Jun 27th 2014, 2:30PMJun 27th 2014, 2:30PM
'Interstellar' Confuses Star Jessica Chastain Too
Posted by Katie Roberts on May 22nd 2014, 2:30PMMay 22nd 2014, 2:30PM
'True Detective' Season 2: Our Casting Wish List
Posted by Alana Altmann on May 21st 2014, 10:00AMMay 21st 2014, 10:00AM
Jessica Chastain Will Not Be on 'True Detective' Season 2
Posted by Alana Altmann on May 21st 2014, 7:45AMMay 21st 2014, 7:45AM
The Full 'Interstellar' Trailer Will Blow Your Mind, Make You Cry (VIDEO)
Posted by Drew Taylor on May 16th 2014, 9:27AMMay 16th 2014, 9:27AM
Space Is the Place in the New 'Interstellar' Poster (PHOTO)
Posted by Jenni Miller on May 6th 2014, 1:00PMMay 6th 2014, 1:00PM
Jessica Chastain in 'Mission: Impossible 5'? Yes, Please.
Posted by Katie Roberts on Apr 25th 2014, 7:00AMApr 25th 2014, 7:00AM
Jessica Chastain & Tom Hiddleston Sing Karaoke, Make Us Jealous (PHOTOS)
Posted by Drew Taylor on Mar 24th 2014, 10:00AMMar 24th 2014, 10:00AM
Here's the New Logo for Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' (PHOTO)
Posted by Drew Taylor on Dec 12th 2013, 8:30AMDec 12th 2013, 8:30AM
James Franco Portrays Poet C.K. Williams in New 'Tar' Trailer (VIDEO)
Posted by Drew Taylor on Nov 11th 2013, 6:45AMNov 11th 2013, 6:45AM
Jessica Chastain Says She's Not Playing Hillary Clinton in 'Rodham'
Posted by Katie Roberts on Jun 4th 2013, 10:13AMJun 4th 2013, 10:13AM
Weekend Box Office: 'Mama' at Number One with $28 Million
Posted by Eric Larnick on Jan 20th 2013, 7:15AMJan 20th 2013, 7:15AM
You Review: What Is Everyone Saying About 'The Last Stand'? (VIDEO)
Posted by Jessie Heyman on Jan 18th 2013, 12:56PMJan 18th 2013, 12:56PM
'Mama': Jessica Chastain, Andy Muschietti, Guillermo del Toro On Modern Horror
Posted by Bryan Cairns on Jan 18th 2013, 8:09AMJan 18th 2013, 8:09AM
Review: Mama (2013) is a horrifying psychological drama trapped inside a mostly routine ghost story.
Posted by Scott Mendelson on Jan 17th 2013, 2:29PMJan 17th 2013, 2:29PM
Guillermo del Toro Talks 'Mama,' Jessica Chastain And 'Horrifying' Child Actors
Posted by on Jan 17th 2013, 6:59AMJan 17th 2013, 6:59AM
Weekend Box Office (01/13/13): Zero Dark Thirty tops while Gangster Squad disappoints and Haunted House exceeds expectations.
Posted by Scott Mendelson on Jan 13th 2013, 7:16AMJan 13th 2013, 7:16AM
Weekend Box Office: Hobbit Tops, Jack Reacher Leads New Releases in Pre-Christmas Pile-Up
Posted by Scott Mendelson on Dec 23rd 2012, 11:17AMDec 23rd 2012, 11:17AM
Jessica Chastain, 'Zero Dark Thirty' Star, On The Difficulties Of Portraying A Real CIA Agent
Posted by Drew Taylor on Dec 10th 2012, 7:06AMDec 10th 2012, 7:06AM
'Zero Dark Thirty' Poster: The Greatest Manhunt In History
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Nov 7th 2012, 7:02AMNov 7th 2012, 7:02AM
'Lawless': Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska In Prohibition Promo (PHOTO)
Posted by Jessie Heyman on Aug 9th 2012, 8:09AMAug 9th 2012, 8:09AM
Pre-Oscar Parties: Celebs Makes The Rounds At Vanity Fair's Vanities Party
Posted by Jessie Heyman on Feb 21st 2012, 3:55AMFeb 21st 2012, 3:55AM
Oscar Predictions: Awards Night Pool Picker For Best Supporting Actress, Best Score And More (VIDEO)
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Feb 21st 2012, 3:02AMFeb 21st 2012, 3:02AM
BAFTA Rising Star Award: Hayley Atwell On Lack Of Female Nominees
Posted by Jaimie Etkin on Feb 12th 2012, 9:44AMFeb 12th 2012, 9:44AM
Jessica Chastain On Meeting Meryl Streep: 'I Was So Shocked'
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Jan 31st 2012, 4:29AMJan 31st 2012, 4:29AM
Jessica Chastain: Gary Oldman Made Me Cry (But In A Good Way)
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Jan 19th 2012, 2:22AMJan 19th 2012, 2:22AM
Jessica Chastain: Princess Diana Movie Still in 'Talks'
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Jan 15th 2012, 1:30PMJan 15th 2012, 1:30PM
What the New York Film Critic Circle Awards Mean for the Oscars
Posted by Mike Ryan on Jan 9th 2012, 5:50AMJan 9th 2012, 5:50AM
Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Edgar Ramirez May Join Kathryn Bigelow's Osama Bin Laden Movie
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Jan 5th 2012, 5:20PMJan 5th 2012, 5:20PM
Jessica Chastain to Make Broadway Debut in 'The Heiress'
Posted by Sharon Knolle on Jan 5th 2012, 12:20PMJan 5th 2012, 12:20PM
Academy Awards 2012: One Star, Two Oscar-Worthy Performances
Posted by Gary Susman on Dec 23rd 2011, 3:00AMDec 23rd 2011, 3:00AM
What the New York Film Critic Circle Awards Mean for the Oscars
Posted by Mike Ryan on Nov 29th 2011, 9:50AMNov 29th 2011, 9:50AM
New York Film Critics Circle Award Winners 2011: 'The Artist,' Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Nov 29th 2011, 6:20AMNov 29th 2011, 6:20AM
Top 11 in '11: Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and the Biggest Breakout Stars of 2011
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Nov 28th 2011, 1:39PMNov 28th 2011, 1:39PM
Top 11 in '11: Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and the Biggest Breakout Stars of 2011
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Nov 28th 2011, 6:30AMNov 28th 2011, 6:30AM
Jessica Chastain Princess Diana Movie May Happen and More in the Morning Grind
Posted by Christopher Rosen on Nov 7th 2011, 3:00AMNov 7th 2011, 3:00AM
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