Early Life and Education of Jessica Chastain: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jessica Chastain. A timeline of key moments.

Jessica Chastain is a celebrated American actress and producer, recognized for her focus on feminist themes in her work. She has received an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has also been nominated for two British Academy Film Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Her influence was acknowledged when Time magazine included her in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1934: Agatha Christie's Poirot is based on Murder on the Orient Express

In 2010, Jessica Chastain appeared in an episode of the British television series "Agatha Christie's Poirot", based on Agatha Christie's 1934 novel "Murder on the Orient Express".

Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries, 10)

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1940: Rebecca

In 1940, the movie Rebecca was released. It served as inspiration for Jessica Chastain's character in Crimson Peak in 2015.

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1947: The Heiress

In 1947, the play 'The Heiress' was originally released.

1962: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

In 1962, the movie What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? was released. It served as inspiration for Jessica Chastain's character in Crimson Peak in 2015.

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March 24, 1977: Jessica Chastain's Birth

On March 24, 1977, Jessica Michelle Chastain was born in Sacramento, California, to Jerri Renee Hastey and Michael Monasterio.

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1981: Setting of A Most Violent Year

The events of 'A Most Violent Year' are set in New York City in 1981, the year the city had the highest crime rate.

1996: Attended Sacramento City College

In 1996, Jessica Chastain attended Sacramento City College.

1997: Member of the Debate Team

From 1996 to 1997, Jessica Chastain was a member of the debate team at Sacramento City College.

1998: Graduation from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts

In 1998, Jessica Chastain finished her education at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made her professional stage debut as Juliet.

2001: September 11 attacks

In 2001, the September 11 attacks happened, which triggered the nearly decade-long manhunt for Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, which is depicted in the movie 'Zero Dark Thirty'.

2003: Graduation from Juilliard School

In 2003, Jessica Chastain graduated from the Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

2003: Suicide of Sister Juliet

In 2003, Jessica Chastain's younger sister, Juliet, committed suicide following years of drug addiction.

2006: Salome Production

In 2006, Jessica Chastain was in the play Salome, which became the base for the 2011 documentary Wilde Salome.

2012: Release of Snow White and the Huntsman

In 2012, 'Snow White and the Huntsman' was released. In 2016, Jessica Chastain starred in the sequel and prequel to the film called, 'The Huntsman: Winter's War'.

2012: Acquiring Rights to Tammy Faye's Life

In 2012, Jessica Chastain acquired the rights to Tammy Faye's life, leading to the production of 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' in 2021.

2013: Death of Michael Monasterio

In 2013, Michael Monasterio, Jessica Chastain's estranged father, passed away.

2017: Release of It

In 2017, 'It' was released. In 2019, Jessica Chastain starred in the sequel called 'It Chapter Two'.

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2019: Release of Joker

In 2019, the movie Joker was released. Jessica Chastain's performance in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' was compared to Joaquin Phoenix's performance in 'Joker'.

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