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Jessica Chastain Says 'A Lot of Couples' Have Named Their Daughters After Her Interstellar Character (Exclusive)


Jessica Chastain tells PEOPLE while attending the Tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on April 13 that she has been informed by many couples that they named their daughter after her 'Interstellar' character.

Jessica Chastain is well aware of the impact her starring role in the 2014 space epic Interstellar had on fans. Speaking with PEOPLE during the Tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony, which was held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on April 13, Chastain notes her character from the film remains at the forefront of fans' minds over a decade later. Beyond fans sharing their love for Interstellar with Chastain, the star also adds that some couples have even paid her the ultimate compliment of naming their daughters after Murph.

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