For me, I'm not in an industry where I'm starving. I'm so lucky to have this job, I'm compensated for my work in an incredible way. But what I do ask is when I join a production I want to make sure that the male actor isn't making four times my salary, which has been true, or seven times my salary. And if that's true you go, you know what, I don't need this job. It's not really asking for more - it's asking for something that is respectable and equal to the male actor and you have to go, why are women being valued less?
Jessica ChastainNo matter what the characters you play, you have to find the differences in them, especially when you are doing a political movie.
Jessica ChastainI feel very inspired right now because I know there are a lot of people out there who are really scared but I feel this great sense of togetherness and people coming together and saying, "I got your back."
Jessica ChastainI'm used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.
Jessica Chastain