Jessica Chastain's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jessica Chastain.

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

2011: Breakthrough Year with Six Film Releases

In 2011, Jessica Chastain had her breakthrough year with six film releases, including the dramas "Take Shelter" and "The Tree of Life".

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2011: Recognition for Multiple Film Roles

In 2011, Jessica Chastain received wide recognition for her roles in six film releases, including "Take Shelter", "Coriolanus", and "The Tree of Life".

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2012: Release of Zero Dark Thirty

In 2012, 'Zero Dark Thirty', Kathryn Bigelow's thriller, was Jessica Chastain's final film release of the year. She played Maya Harris, a CIA intelligence analyst involved in the hunt for Osama bin Laden. The role was challenging, leading to depression during filming, but garnered Chastain critical acclaim, a Golden Globe Award, and Academy Award nomination.

2012: Academy Award Nominations

In 2012, Jessica Chastain received Academy Award nominations for her roles in "The Help" and "Zero Dark Thirty".

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2012: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2012, Time magazine recognized Jessica Chastain as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2014: Commercial Success with Interstellar and A Most Violent Year

In 2014, Jessica Chastain achieved greater commercial success with the science fiction film "Interstellar" and received acclaim for her role in the drama "A Most Violent Year".

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2016: Acclaim for Miss Sloane

In 2016, Jessica Chastain received further acclaim for playing a strong-willed woman in the drama "Miss Sloane".

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2017: Acclaim for Molly's Game

In 2017, Jessica Chastain received further acclaim for playing a strong-willed woman in the drama "Molly's Game".

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2021: Starring in The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In 2021, Jessica Chastain starred as Tammy Faye Bakker in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye', a biopic that she also produced. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, Critics Choice Award and SAG Award, and a Golden Globe nomination.

2021: Scenes from a Marriage and The Eyes of Tammy Faye

In 2021, Jessica Chastain starred in the television miniseries "Scenes from a Marriage" and portrayed Tammy Faye Bakker in the biopic "The Eyes of Tammy Faye", winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for the latter.

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