People 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 Chastain Copy Share Image
When something happens, I always check myself and know it's going to go away. So be prepared for it. This is a tough business for actors who are sensitive. If you try to hold on to things, you'll go crazy. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
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… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I remember being a teenager and having a boyfriend - this guy I thought I was way better than, and completely out of his… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I'm very sensitive in real life. I cannot not cry if someone around me is crying. I will start to cry if someone is… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
When 'Tree of Life' went to Cannes, all the interviewers were asking me about my favorite actors and actresses because I was new to… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
Some people think I've had a nose job. I've never had anything like that done, but I have no judgement of anyone that does. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
Green tea throughout the day is the healthiest thing I've discovered for me. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
To stand together against homophobic, sexist, misogynistic, anti-Semitic and racist agendas. I’m an optimist and I can’t help but feel hopeful about the future… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
My favourite smell is the smell of cut grass, and the sound of sprinklers going on. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
Before, it was just about making the films - and now it's releasing them. Which is a steep learning curve. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I spent a lot of the last five years on a set, and every once in a while you take stock of your life… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I don't want to torture anything. It's about trying to live a life where I'm not contributing to the cruelty in the world... While… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
As an actor, I have a lot of fear, thinking that if I speak my mind, or something that feels like it deviates from… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
