Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain, an American actor and actress on television, is well-known for her characterisation of strong-willed female characters in feminist-themed films. She's been nominated by two Oscars and was the winner of just one Golden Globe Award. Her birthplace was California and grew up in the US and developed an interest in acting as she watched the film Joseph and the Amazing Tecnhicolor Dreamcoat. In a stage production of Romeo and Juliet, she was the first professional to debut. Her next role was her film debut in the drama "Jolene". It was a hit with parts in movies like "Take shelter", "The Help", "Mama" and Interstellar. She was awarded the Golden Globe Award for her character in "Zero Dark Thirty and was awarded the award for "Best Actress". Her role is known for portraying strong women who are flawed. Her characters often advocate feminist ideals. She is a vocal feminist who speaks out She has also been recognized to support the concept of equal pay. TIME magazine listed her as one of the most influential people of the World in 2012.