I love being around great actors and film-makers, and I try to hide the fact that I’m in awe of them. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
I have problems because I’m very expressive, and usually red lipstick gets on my teeth and face. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
I love fall because I love the whole cuddling aspect of it, and a sweater dress has that vibe of I’m going to hunker down and be warm, but it’s also very feminine. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
We have a long way to go in the world in all industries. If I’m in the situation where I have equal experience to the other actor and my role is just as significant, there is no reason why I should be paid less. It’s not really part of my world anymore, because I just won’t accept it. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
In our society, women are valued for their sexual attraction. I’d like to get away from the sex symbol idea of what beauty is. Actually, that’s probably the farthest thing from beauty, because it’s makeup and hair, it’s pouty lips – it’s not real. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
I look at all the ingredients of a film and say, ‘Is this a positive thing that I’m putting into the world? Is there honor and respect in the way the story is being told about them? And would they approve of that?’ Jessica Chastain Read Quote
I have a feeling that very soon I’m going to fail very, very big. I’m going to try something and everybody’s going to be like, ‘What was she thinking?’ Jessica Chastain Read Quote
I’m inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
There is this immediate connection, this intimacy when you’re acting because there’s no room to be polite or shy. Also, as an actor I get to connect with women I’ve never met before. Jessica Chastain Read Quote
