I donโt mind if the character is a small character, but I would just like her to have a journey in the film. Sometimes the characters are just there as a prop to further the manโs story. The great directors Iโve talked to, Iโve said listen, I donโt mind playing a woman that is a tiny part, but how does the story affect her? What can I play in the end thatโs different from the beginning? Otherwise, it doesnโt make sense, because itโs just like being a prop.
Jessica ChastainEvery time an actress is celebrated for her great work, I cheer. For the more brilliant their performance, the more the audience demands stories about women... And as we all know: a great year for women in film, is just a great year for film.
Jessica ChastainMost of the women I spoke to were pushing agendas that they felt connected to - more so than with the male lobbyists I met with.
Jessica ChastainPeople were confused by me, and at first I was auditioning a lot for the crazy characters or the victim, someone who'd been attacked. Which is great, because usually those are the best acting roles.
Jessica ChastainI am the first one in my family to go to college and I felt a great responsibility when I was at school, because my family was making so many sacrifices for me to be there. I was raised by a single mother, my grandmother got on the plane and helped me move to New York and moved me into the dorm. It was just a big moment, and, yes, it was my dream to be an actress, but also I didn't want to let them down.
Jessica Chastain