```htmlOscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is returning to academia, and it's not just any institution. The star of The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Mothers' Instinct has enrolled in the esteemed Master in Public Administration (MPA) program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Recent reports indicate that she has also been attending classes.

Jessica Chastain pursuing a Master's degree
According to Variety, the renowned actress has been seen attending classes at the Cambridge, Massachusetts campus throughout the summer. Harvard’s website states that the MPA program is tailored “for aspiring leaders with practical experience and graduate-level studies in economics, public policy, or management.” It enables students to develop a flexible study plan that aligns with their academic interests and career aspirations.
Chastain’s choice to engage in public policy and leadership may not be surprising to those who have closely followed her journey. Beyond her celebrated acting career, she has consistently been a vocal advocate for gender equality in Hollywood and various social justice causes.
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Jessica Chastain's film career
Prior to winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2022 for her role as televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, Chastain underwent extensive training in the performing arts. She studied at Sacramento City College and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama from Juilliard in 2003. In 2024, she received an honorary doctorate from Juilliard for her “remarkable contributions” to the realms of film and theatre.
With a career that includes critically acclaimed roles in Zero Dark Thirty, Molly’s Game, Interstellar, and Scenes from a Marriage, Chastain continues to exceed expectations, this time by seeking an education in public administration at one of the globe’s most prestigious institutions.
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