Jessica Chastain is opening up about her difficult upbringing and showing gratitude to those who helped her along the way.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye star spoke candidly to The Sunday Times about how she struggled as a kid while being raised by a single mom who gave birth to her as a teenager.

Im the first person in my family to not be pregnant when I was 17, Chastain told the British publication for a profile published Wednesday.

She said she was able to pursue her dreams because Planned Parenthood gave her access to birth control pills.

It had a great impact on my life because it gave me choice, she said.