Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Michelle Chastainis an American actress and film producer. Born in a small town near Sonoma, California and raised in Sacramento, Chastain developed an interest in acting from a young age. As a teenager she made her professional stage debut as Juliet in a 1998 production of Romeo and Juliet. She went on to study acting at the Juilliard School, after which she was signed on for a talent holding deal with the television producer John Wells. She was a...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth24 March 1977
CitySacramento, CA
CountryUnited States of America
Robin Williams was the kind of generous person who would do things but not want to receive public credit for it.
I love talking about acting. I'm just such a fan of actors and filmmakers, and I try to choose roles where I get to talk to great actors about acting and learn.
I remember being a teenager and having a boyfriend - this guy I thought I was way better than, and completely out of his league. He was a year younger than me. And he broke up with me. It was so shocking, and I couldn't believe it.
An actress friend of mine shared a great trick. She told me to stick my tongue behind my teeth when I smile to keep from over-smiling. If you smile without doing it, sometimes your gums show a little too much. It's an actor's trick!
I'm used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.
I don't really drink, and I've never been to a rave. I used to cut school to read Shakespeare, not to make out in the park.
It's easier to do an action scene than a love scene. I love fighting. When the camera's not rolling, I'll usually punch some of the actors, just for fun.
I’m very shy, I feel very awkward.
Broadway has always been a dream of mine.
I was excited that my films would finally see the light of day and people would see them. But I never imagined that such nice things would be said about a lot of my films.
I love being around great actors and film-makers, and I try to hide the fact that I'm in awe of them.
Before, it was just about making the films - and now it's releasing them. Which is a steep learning curve.
I have problems because I'm very expressive, and usually red lipstick gets on my teeth and face.
I can't even open my eyes underwater.