10 Notable Quotes by Jessica Chastain
(Arranged by Carmichael Phillips)
Jessica Chastain is an American actress and producer known for her versatile performances across film, television, and stage. She was born on March 24, 1977, in Sacramento, California, USA.
Chastain rose to prominence in the early 2010s with a string of critically acclaimed performances that showcased her talent and range as an actress. Some of her most notable roles include:
- Maya in “Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Chastain received widespread praise and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of a determined CIA agent leading the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
- Celia Foote in “The Help” (2011) – Chastain garnered acclaim for her performance as a socially awkward yet kind-hearted housewife in this drama set in 1960s Mississippi.
- Melissa Lewis in “The Martian” (2015) – Chastain starred as the mission commander in Ridley Scott’s science fiction film about an astronaut stranded on Mars, earning her further recognition.
- Elizabeth Sloane in “Miss Sloane” (2016) – Chastain received critical acclaim for her role as a powerful and manipulative Washington D.C. lobbyist in this political thriller.
- Tammy Faye Bakker in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” (2021) – Chastain received nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for her portrayal of the televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.
Here are some notable quotes by Jessica Chastain:
- “I want to be a part of stories that are original and not predictable, and characters that are strong and complicated and not stereotypes.”
- “I don’t want to play the girlfriend, I don’t want to play the wife. It’s boring. It’s something that a lot of people do, but it’s not for me.”
- “I believe that the energy you put into the world is what you get back, so I want to put positive energy out there.”
- “I think it’s important to show vulnerability in roles – especially for women, because there’s this expectation to always be strong, and when you’re not, that’s when you really feel like you’ve failed.”
- “There’s such a stigma attached to mental illness, and people are so reluctant to talk about it. And yet, I think the secret to a lot of mental illnesses is talking about them.”
- “I’m not interested in being the girlfriend. I’m not interested in being the mother. I’m interested in playing people who are real and flawed and human, and who make mistakes.”
- “I don’t ever want to play it safe, and I don’t think that’s what being an actor is about. I think it’s about taking risks and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.”
- “I think it’s important for women to support other women, to lift each other up and celebrate each other’s successes.”
- “It’s important for me to choose roles that I feel passionate about, that challenge me, and that say something meaningful.”
- “I think it’s important to use whatever platform you have to speak out about things that matter to you, whether it’s social issues, environmental issues, or political issues.”
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