Jessica Chastain on the red carpet
Jessica Chastain, wearing a blue Atelier Versace gown, attends "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014 in Cannes, France.
In addition to being one of the most talented actresses of her generation, Chastain is also one of Hollywood's most glamorous stars, as is evident by her red carpet appearances ever since she burst upon the scene.
Elle's Women in Hollywood Tribute
Jessica Chastain arrives at ELLE's 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute at The Four Seasons Hotel on October 18, 2010 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Berlinale
Scottish actor Gerard Butler and American actress Jessica Chastain arrive on the red carpet for the premiere of "Coriolanus," directed by Ralph Fiennes, February 14, 2011 during the international Berlinale film festival in Berlin, Germany.
Chastain wore a one-shoulder gown from Herve L. Leroux Couture.
Children's Defense Fund Benefit
Jessica Chastain arrives at an Evening of Cocktails and Shopping to Benefit the Children's Defense Fund, hosted by Coach, at Bad Robot on April 20, 2011 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Cannes Film Festival
Actors Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain and Sean Penn pose on the red carpet before the screening of Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life," presented in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival, May 16, 2011 in Cannes.
Chastain wore Zac Posen Couture.
Cannes Film Festival
Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain and Brad Pitt pose on the red carpet before the screening of competition screening of "The Tree of Life" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2011 in Cannes.
"The Help" Premiere
Jessica Chastain, wearing Oscar de la Renta, attends the premiere of "The Help," held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Samuel Goldwyn Theater on August 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Venice Film Festival
Jessica Chastain, wearing Elie Saab Couture, attends the premiere of "Wild Salome," directed by Al Pacino, during the 68th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on September 4, 2011 in Venice, Italy.
Palm Springs Inter'l Film Festival
Jessica Chastain arrives at the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 7, 2012 in Palm Springs, Calif.
The actress wore Prabal Gurung, with Cartier earrings and a white-gold diamond Hypnose ring.
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
Jessica Chastain, wearing an off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress, arrives to the 37th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards at InterContinental Hotel on January 13, 2012 in Century City, Calif.
The critics group named Chastain Best Supporting Actress of 2011, citing her work in "Coriolanus," "The Debt," "The Help," "Take Shelter," "Texas Killing Fields," and "The Tree of Life" – all of which were released in the same year.
BAFTAs
Jessica Chastain poses on the red carpet arriving at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in London on February 12, 2012.
Chastain wore Oscar de la Renta with Harry Winston jewelry.
Independent Spirit Awards
Jessica Chastain arrives at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Pier on February 25, 2012 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Chastain wore an Armani Prive suit with Guiseppe Zanotti shoes.
Academy Awards
Jessica Chastain arrives on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, Calif.
Chastain wore a stunning black and gold brocade Alexander McQueen gown.
Academy Awards
Asked about her dress, Chastain (nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "The Help") told the Hollywood Reporter, "There was something about the embroidery of this dress … It felt larger than life - and this is a larger-than-life moment.
"I always wanted to be an actor. Most little girls dream of their wedding dresses; I grew up dreaming of my Oscar dress."
Golden Globes
Actress Jessica Chastain, winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) for "Zero Dark Thirty," poses at the Golden Globes viewing and after-party held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Dress: Calvin Klein Collection.
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Jessica Chastain arrives at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Jessica Chastain arrives at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Chastain wore an Alexander McQueen dress and Charlotte Olympia shoes, complemented by a Harry Winston diamond necklace.
British Academy Film Awards
Jessica Chastain attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House on February 10, 2013 in London, England.
Chastain's Roland Mouret gown was matched with jewelry by Harry Winston.
Writers Guild Awards
Jessica Chastain arrives at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on February 17, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Chastain wore Dior, Jimmy Choo shoes, and earrings by Harry Winston.
The Wrap
Jessica Chastain arrives at The Wrap 4th Annual Pre-Oscar Party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 20, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Chastain wore an Andrew Gn dress and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Women in Film
Jessica Chastain, wearing a navy and lime yellow Preen dress, attends the Women in Film's 6th Annual Pre-Oscar cocktail party at Fig & Olive on February 22, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Academy Awards
Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars held at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood.
Academy Awards
Best Actress Oscar-nominee Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty") arrives on the red carpet for the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood.
Chastain wore a custom strapless gown from Armani Prive.
Cannes Classics
Jessica Chastain poses as she arrives for the screening of the film "Cleopatra," presented in "Cannes Classics" sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2013.
Chastain's gown was from the Versace Collection.
CFDA Fashion Awards
Jessica Chastain attends 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards Underwritten By Swarovski - Red Carpet Arrivals at Lincoln Center on June 3, 2013 in New York City.
Chastain's Givenchy dress and shoes were complemented with jewelry by Irene Neuwirth.
Giffoni Film Festival
Jessica Chastain wore a red lace Dolce & Gabbana dress on the 2013 Giffoni Film Festival Blue Carpet, July 21, 2013 in Giffoni Valle Piana, Italy.
Giffoni Film Festival
Jessica Chastain greets fans at the 2013 Giffoni Film Festival, July 21, 2013, in Giffoni Valle Piana, Italy.
Golden Globe Awards
Jessica Chastain attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards After-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 12, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Chastain wore a strapless black Givenchy dress with a double-strand diamond Bulgari becklace.
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Jessica Chastain attends the 19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at Barker Hangar on January 16, 2014 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Chastain wore a Nina Ricci dress with Brian Atwood shoes.
Cannes Film Festival
Jessica Chastain attends the premiere of "Foxcatcher" during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2014 in Cannes, France.
Cannes Film Festival
Jessica Chastain attends the premiere of "Foxcatcher" during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2014 in Cannes, France.
Chastain wore a silk mousseline dress from Elie Saab Couture, with silver Roger Vivier shoes.
amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala
Jessica Chastain attends amfAR's 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2014 in Cap d'Antibes, France.
Chastain wore Givenchy with a Tesiro necklace.
Deauville American Film Festival
Jessica Chastain poses on the red carpet with Bruno Barde, President of the Public Systeme Cinema Bruno Barde, and Lionel Chouchan, President of the Deauville Film Festival, before receiving a career tribute during the opening ceremony of the 40th Deauville American Film Festival, September 5, 2014, in the northwestern sea resort of Deauville, France.
Chastain's intricately embroidered fuchsia gown came from the Oscar de la Renta Resort 2015 collection.
Toronto International Film Festival
Jessica Chastain attends the premiere of "Miss Julie," directed by Liv Ullman, during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, at Winter Garden Theatre, September 7, 2014 in Toronto.
Chastain wore Christian Dior with black Casadei stilettos.
Cannes Film Festival
Stars James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain attend the premiere of "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby" at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014 in Cannes, France.
By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan