Chastain, who was raised in Northern California by a single mom, has previously opened up about being the first person in her family to attend college. At the 38th Annual American Cinematheque Awards in December, she explained that her great-grandmother, grandmother, aunt, and mother all had children before age 17, according to People.

Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain is studying for a master's degree at Harvard University, following in the steps of Emma Watson at Oxford University.