Did you encounter any technical issues? And he was, like, shook," Howard recently told an "ET" reporter at the grand opening for "Jurassic World - The Ride." "At first he was like, 'You really look so much alike,'" she . The two got steamy at the Venice Film Festival premiere of their HBO miniseries, "Scenes From A Marriage," which debuts Sept. 12. And he was left shaken . I actually had that thought.. No. [82] While filming Miss Julie in Ireland, she received the script for Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar (2014). According to Howard, even her father, The Da Vinci Code director Ron Howard once thought the Zero Dark Thirty star was his . [89] She collaborated with the film's costume designer to work on her character's wardrobe, and contacted Armani which provided her with clothing of the period. Discovery Company. [92] For her work in 2014, the Broadcast Film Critics Association honored Chastain with a special achievement award. Born on March 24, 1977 in Sacramento, California, the actress developed an interest in acting . They have four children: twins Jocelyn Carlyle and Paige Howard, oldest daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, and son Reed Cross. The Dark Phoenix star, 41, recalled the director, 65, thought he'd seen Bryce, 37, (pictured together in February 2017) when he and Jessica bumped into each other. Chastain was born to teen parents and raised by her mother, a vegan chef, and, later, her stepfather, a firefighter. I mean, but we do resemble one another. [7] As a student at the El Camino Fundamental High School in Sacramento, Chastain struggled academically. 24, 1977 to young parents. [112] Peter Debruge hailed her role as "one of the screen's great female parts", and credited its success to both Sorkin's script and Chastain's "stratospheric talent. Share. Jessica Chastain told her Dark Phoenix costar Sophie Turner in a new interview that she and Bryce Dallas Howard look so similar, Howard's own father, Ron . The similarities even fooled someone in Dallas Howard's own family, as her father, famed director Ron Howard, was . [159][160], Chastain identifies as a feminist, and has often spoken out against the discrimination faced by women and minorities in Hollywood. Chastain had a falling out with him years ago, and they don't speak now. ', Chris Pratt Reveals He Prefers to Go by 'CP' or Just 'Pratt': 'No One Calls Me Chris', Chris Hemsworth Recalls Kristen Stewart Accidentally Punching Him in the Face on 'Snow White' Set, Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde's Relationship Timeline. [58][59] In an experimental biopic of the author C.K. Williams, entitled The Color of Time (2012), directed by the New York University students of actor James Franco, she played the mother of the young Williams. [67][68] Roger Ebert took note of Chastain's versatility, and likened her ability and range to that of Meryl Streep. I see it as a compliment. [2][7] She says her stepfather was the first person to make her feel secure. 12:15 PM EDT, Wed July 24, 2019, Bryce Dallas Howard and her father Ron Howard. George & Tammy Showtime & Paramount Network, 9pm New Series! [205] In 2018, the couple had a daughter through surrogacy. Her mother, Jerri Chastain, was a 16-year-old high school student and her father, Michael Monasterio, was a 20-year-old aspiring rock musician, per the Daily Mail. "Another time I was at the Apple store and Ron Howard was there,"she shares. She took the part due to her desire to work with Sorkin, whose writing she admired. Chastain also recalled the time Howard's father - film director Ron Howard - confused her for his own daughter while visiting an Apple Store. [80] She was drawn to Ullmann's feminist take on the subject. MISTAKEN IDENTITY JESSICA CHASTAIN: #JessicaChastain (@jes_chastain) and #BryceDallasHoward look so similar they stood in front of a mirror together and compared features. Bryce Dallas Howard is reflecting on her filmmaker father, Ron Howard, mistaking Jessica Chastain for his own daughter. Legit. [74] The writer-director Ned Benson initially wrote the story from the perspective of Rigby's husband, then wrote a separate version from Rigby's perspective at the insistence of Chastain. How to Watch 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Online Now Streaming, John Legend Launches Affordable Skincare Line Loved01 at Walmart, How to Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Premiering March 8, 15 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget, How and Where to Watch All The Oscar-Nominated Films Online, 'Dark Phoenix' Trailer: Jessica Chastain Lures Sophie Turner to the Dark Side, Must-See Celeb Sightings: June 24-July 7, 2019. And he was, like, shook. Chastain took classes in German and Krav Maga, and studied books about the Nazi doctor Josef Mengele and Mossad history. Blind Items Revealed. [66] The difficult subject matter made it unpleasant for her to film; she suffered from depression during production, and once walked off the set in tears because she was unable to continue. Premiere, Bryce Dallas Howard Celebrates Daughter Beatrice's 10th Birthday: 'Welcome to the Double Digits! [40][41] Chastain signed on to the film without receiving a traditional screenplay from Malick, and she improvised several scenes and dialogues with Pitt. [97], After playing a series of intense roles, Chastain actively looked for a light-hearted part. [131] The role also required her to sing, which she has said made her nervous. I literally walked by and he was like, I think I saw Bryce. . Bryce Dallas Howard or Jessica Chastain? "There are little things about us that are different, but we definitely look like kin," Chastain said, adding that she considers it as a compliment because she thinks Howard is an impressive person. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. They are often mistaken for one another thanks to their striking physical similarities. 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[46][47] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised the chemistry between Chastain and Spencer, and Roger Ebert credited her for being "unaffected and infectious". Speaking in an interview withAssociated Press, Jessica said: 'I was at this Apple Store and Ron Howardwas there, and I remember walking by and being like, "Oh, that's Ron Howard". In a new video interview, Jessica Chastain revealed the one other actress who she most often gets confused with --Bryce Dallas Howard. She became . Ron Howard isn't the only person to point out the similarities between Bryce Dallas and Chastain. Chastain has proven herself to be quite the talented actress, taking roles in a . She was drawn to the idea of playing a warrior whose abilities were on par with those of the male lead, but the film flopped both critically and commercially. Bryce, is that you? She also researched the world of underground poker and interviewed some of Bloom's customers. #BryceDallasHoward is in #JurassicWorld.'. Ron's youngest child and only son Reed was born on April 12, 1987. [206][207] They later had a second daughter. Being raised by a young, single mother-of-two was difficult for Jessica and her younger sister. [179] In 2022, Chastain traveled to Kyiv in Ukraine during Russia's invasion of the country. [102][103] She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama. [34] They worked together before filming to perfect the voice and mannerisms of the character and make them consistent. In "The Help," they appeared as co-stars, although Chastain's platinum blonde locks in . Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain have often been considered of as twins. Bryce Dallas Howard said in a new interview that she learned her dad had once mistaken Chastain for her at an Apple store. [63] The production was staged at the Walter Kerr Theatre from November 2012 to February 2013. ", Jessica has never publicly acknowledged Monasterio as her biological father, but she has publicly thanked her step-father, Michael Hastey, as reported by Radar. . Those claims . Things weren't easy for me growing up. July 24, 2019, 7:56 AM. . Last night at the ninth DGA Honors Gala, the Directors Guild of America celebrated Tyler Perry, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Ron Howard. [78], Chastain appeared in three films in 2014. Despite the long-running joke, the Black Mirror actress said their first run-ins with confused fans was a 'little unnerving' but did admit that she can see where people are coming from. [147] She worked closely with Loughren and attended nursing school to prepare for the part. A serious case of mistaken identity! [168] In the same year, she appeared alongside several actresses in This Changes Everything, a documentary about the poor representation of women in Hollywood films. 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[7][17] She later remarked that her participation in a successful production of The Seagull during her second year helped build her confidence. Through her father, Bryce is a granddaughter of actors Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard, as well as a niece of actor Clint Howard. When picking up awards for her role in Zero Dark Thirty, Chastain thanked her mother, Jerri Chastain, and her father, Michael Hastey. All Times Eastern. Chastain was drawn to Foote's antiracist stand, and connected with her energy and enthusiasm; in preparation, she watched the films of Marilyn Monroe and researched the history of Tunica, Mississippi, where her character was raised. [146] In The Good Nurse, she played night nurse Amy Loughren who discovers that her co-worker Charles Cullen (played by Eddie Redmayne) is a serial killer. Ron Howard's daughter, Paige Howard visits her grandmother's grave to celebrate her 95th birthday. Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain are well aware that they resemble one another which made it all the more hilarious when Howard's dad, director Ron Howard, mistook Chastain for his daughter. Parents aren't excluded from the confusion either, Chastain said, as she recounted a mix up with Howard's father, director Ron Howard, at the Apple Store. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. [4][9] She was a loner and considered herself a misfit in school, eventually finding an outlet in the performing arts. [52] Her film roles in 2011, particularly in The Help, Take Shelter and The Tree of Life, won her awards from several critics' organizations. Another time I was at this Apple store and Ron Howard was there, and I remember walking by and being like, Oh, thats Ron Howard. And then my friend who was with me said he turned to someone and said, I think I just saw Bryce. We look so much alike! Chastain recalled. [170] David Ehrlich of IndieWire credits her for being the sole American actress to consistently play roles that "champion feminist ideals". Tragically, Chastain's younger sister died in 2003 at age 24 after allegedly completing suicide. [196][197] For the latter, she led an initiative called Lead Like A Woman, and featured in a short film named Leading with Intensity (2019) made by an all-female cast and crew. Known for primarily starring in films with feminist themes, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Jessica Chastain reveals fellow Hollywood star she is mistaken for. Just to clarify, Howard, 34, is the daughter of Ron Howard and star of "Lady in the Water" and "Spider-Man 3." Chastain, 38, is the star of "Zero Dark Thirty" and "A Most Violent Year." Both . But Hastey isn't her biological fathera man named Michael Monasterio is. Ill be like, Gotta get it together. [130] David Fear of Rolling Stone found Chastain to be the "only reason to see this curiously tepid biopic" and praised her for rising above the script to humanize Bakker. [22] Also that year, she worked with Playwrights Horizons on a production of Richard Nelson's Rodney's Wife as the daughter of a troubled middle-aged film actor. Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas A Most Violent Year (2014), Miss Sloane (2016), and Molly's Game (2017), and the television miniseries Scenes from a Marriage (2021). [210][211] Among her stage roles, she has appeared in a Broadway revival of The Heiress in 2012. 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But the real test came when Chastain bumped into Dallas Howards dad Ron Howard while out and about and briefly fooled the Oscar-winning director. As the Interstellar actress told USA Today, "I didn't grow up with a lot of money, and we were evicted a couple times when I was a child." [130] To look like Bakker, Chastain wore prosthetic makeup which took 47 hours to apply. "And I was walking by and I was like, 'Thats Ron Howard'and then my friend was with me [and] he said he turned to someone and said 'I think I just saw Bryce.' [109][110] Woman Walks Ahead tells the story of the 19th-century activist Catherine Weldon, who served as an adviser to the Sioux chieftain Sitting Bull prior to the Wounded Knee Massacre. She's a unique face among the blondes and brunettes of the Hollywood elite. Howard's doppelganger, Jessica Chastain, who was at Juilliard on a scholarship from alum Robin Williams. Secrets were easy to keep on the family and no one talked to outsiders. [153] The series had strong viewership across various platforms. Her father is director Ron Howard. [7][9] In her first year at the school, Chastain suffered from anxiety and was worried about being dropped from the program, spending most of her time reading and watching films. 'I went to NYU and she was at Julliard and there were many times in the likes of Starbucks and other places that people were certain we were one and the same person.'. [30][31] Also in 2009, she played the part of Desdemona in The Public Theatre production of Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, co-starring John Ortiz as the title character and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Iago. Bryce Dallas Howard is reflecting on her filmmaker father, Ron Howard, mistaking Jessica Chastain for his own daughter . 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It's odd because it all started long before we were famous. Early life and education Bryce Dallas Howard was born March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, to writer Cheryl Howard and actor-director Ron Howard. Filming proved challenging for Chastain, as Muschietti preferred the usage of practical effects to computer-generated imagery; one particular scene required her to be covered in 4,500 U.S. gallons (17,000 liters) of fake blood. [32] Writing for The New Yorker, Hilton Als commended Chastain for finding "a beautiful maternal depth" in her role. "No one expects her to give money.". According to a source who spoke to the Daily News, Monasterio's name is not even on the celebrity's birth certificate, and there are no existing photos of the father and daughter together. [180][181], Describing Chastain's off-screen persona, Roy Porter of InStyle magazine wrote in 2015 that "she's an adult, which isn't always a given in Hollywood. 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