I'm used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.
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 ChastainYou know, it's recently come into focus for me why I want to be an actor: It's because of the connection I feel to people.
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