Jessica Chastain
Jessica Michelle Chastain (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress and film producer. Known for her roles in films with feminist themes, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Chastain developed an interest in acting from an early age. In 1998, she made her professional stage debut as Shakespeare's Juliet. After studying acting at the Juilliard School, she was signed to a talent holding deal with the television producer John Wells. She was a recurring guest star in several television series, including Law & Order: Trial by Jury. She also took on roles in the stage productions of Anton Chekhov's play The Cherry Orchard in 2004 and Oscar Wilde's tragedy Salome in 2006. Chastain made her film debut in the drama Jolene (2008), and gained wide recognition for her starring roles in the dramas Take Shelter (2011) and The Tree of Life (2011). Her performance as an aspiring socialite in The Help (2011) earned her a nomination for the Academy Award fo…
Acting
- 2025Family Recipe ShowdownGuest Judge1 ep.
- 2024Better Angels: The Gospel According to Tammy FayeSelf4 ep.
- 2023Liv Ullmann: A Road Less TravelledSelf3 ep.
- 2022George & TammyTammy Wynette6 ep.
- 2022Reframed: Marilyn MonroeNarrator (voice)4 ep.
- 2021Scenes from a MarriageMira Phillips5 ep.
- 2016ChelseaSelf1 ep.
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2015ARES: liveMelissa Lewis6 ep.
- 2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf3 ep.
- 2014Off Camera with Sam JonesSelf1 ep.
- 2010ConanSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2008Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSelf1 ep.
- 2007JourneymanTanna Bloom1 ep.
- 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf - Guest6 ep.
- 2006BlackbeardCharlotte Ormand2 ep.
- 2005Law & Order: Trial by JurySigrun Borg3 ep.
- 1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest3 ep.
- —Nemesis1 ep.
- —The Dealer
- —The Off WeeksStella West
- —The SavantThe Savant8 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2026HIS & HERSExecutive Producer6 ep.
- 2022George & TammyExecutive Producer6 ep.
- 2021Scenes from a MarriageExecutive Producer5 ep.
- —The DealerExecutive Producer
- —The Off WeeksExecutive Producer
- —The SavantExecutive Producer8 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2013Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest6 ep.
- 2020Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2021LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2025Family Recipe ShowdownGuest Judge1 ep.
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2023Liv Ullmann: A Road Less TravelledSelf3 ep.
- 2022The OscarsSelf2 ep.
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2014Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2022The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf3 ep.
- 2015The Graham Norton ShowSelf - Guest7 ep.
- 2021The ViewSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2011ConanSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2019Goldene KameraSelf1 ep.
- 2018Leute heuteSelf1 ep.
- 2018Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2018Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host1 ep.
- 2016ChelseaSelf1 ep.
- 2014Off Camera with Sam JonesSelf1 ep.
- 2013The Daily ShowSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2012Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest3 ep.
- 2014El hormigueroSelf1 ep.
- 2013Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSelf1 ep.
- 2010Agatha Christie's PoirotMary Debenham1 ep.
- 2007JourneymanTanna Bloom1 ep.
- 2007'Til DeathHostess1 ep.
- 2006Close to HomeCasey Wirth1 ep.
- 2005Law & Order: Trial by JurySigrun Borg3 ep.
- 2004Veronica MarsSarah Williams1 ep.
- 2004ERDahlia Taslitz1 ep.
Also known as: Jessica Michelle Chastain