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I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, No, you just have anxiety.

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Jessica Chastain
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 24
Actor
Film Actress
Film Producer
Sacramento
California
Jessica Michelle Chastain
Mom
Says
Always
Realist
Anxiety

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