Jessica Chastain is still 'trying to learn Italian' for her husband

IANS May 17, 2025 317 views

Jessica Chastain, married to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo since 2017, is working on mastering Italian to communicate better with her husband. She candidly shares her insecurities about not being fluent yet, despite her continuous efforts and previous struggle with learning French. Chastain loves New York City for its vibrant diversity and has no intention of leaving the United States, even though she disagrees with some political aspects. Her resilience and commitment to her family and environment reflect her determination not to "give up" and contribute positively to society.

"I’m still trying to learn Italian, since it’s part of my family." - Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain is still 'trying to learn Italian' for her husband
Los Angeles, May 17: Actress Jessica Chastain has said that she is still trying to master Italian so she can speak to her husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo in his native language.

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Jessica Chastain struggles with Italian for husband Gian Luca

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Married since 2017 with two children Giulietta and Augustus

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Loves New York, her favorite city for its diversity

Chastain has been married to Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo since June 2017 and the couple have two children, daughter Giulietta and son Augustus, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Speaking to Italian publication IO Donna, Chastain said: "I tried and I’m still trying to learn Italian, since it’s part of my family, but I still don’t feel confident enough to speak without difficulty.

"I also studied four years of French in high school, alas I don’t remember anything. In the public school system in the United States, unfortunately, you don’t learn much."

The 48-year-old actress lives in New York with her family and although it would be easy for her to relocate to Italy she has never considered quitting America, despite the political upheaval she feels since Donald Trump was re-elected as US President.

Chastain said: "I have loved New York since the first time I went there, on a school trip when I was still a high school student in California. New York is my favourite city in the world. I love walking down the streets and hearing so many different languages, so many different accents.

"Among the many things I like about the city, there is one fundamental: it erases class differences at least twice a day, when everyone – including me when I walk my children to school – takes the subway.

"I realise that living in the United States at this time in history means having to accept many decisions and political statements that I do not agree with, especially when it comes to immigration. But I still believe in the good of the United States and I want to be a part of it. Leaving would seem like giving up. And I am not one to give up, so I will not do it just because of one bad apple."

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Priya K.
It's sweet that she's making efforts to learn Italian for her husband! In India, we often see spouses learning each other's regional languages - my Tamil friend learned Hindi after marriage. Language is such a beautiful bridge between cultures 🇮🇳❤️
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Rahul S.
Interesting how she mentions US public schools don't teach languages well. In India, we learn 3 languages minimum in most schools - mother tongue, Hindi and English. Maybe the West could learn from our multilingual education system!
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Ananya M.
As someone who struggled with my husband's mother tongue (Marathi), I totally relate! It takes years to become fluent. Respect to her for continuing to try despite being a busy Hollywood star. Shows real commitment to family values.
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Vikram J.
While I admire her language efforts, I find it odd she criticizes US politics but won't consider leaving. In India, we see many celebrities openly supporting political parties or criticizing policies. Maybe Western celebrities should be more decisive about their stands?
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Sunita P.
Her love for New York reminds me of how we Mumbaikars feel about our city! The energy, diversity, and yes - even the crowded local trains that bring everyone together. Every global city has its own magic ✨
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Karan D.
Learning a language as an adult is tough! I tried learning French through apps but gave up. Maybe we should appreciate how in India, most of us naturally become multilingual just by living in our diverse society. It's our superpower!

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