We have grown up watching women be used as props on a man's journey. It's not our fault that that's what we… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
For the most part, I was surprised by the representation of female characters onscreen. I do hope that when we include more… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
In our society, women are valued for their sexual attraction. I'd like to get away from the sex symbol idea of what… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
We know in our society, women are valued for their sexual desirability and not necessarily for what they have to say. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
What's wrong with trying hard and showing up and being good at your job? We really need to look at ourselves and… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
Everyone has to learn how to live in an environment that has not made it easy for women to claim their place,… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
The great thing about modern feminism is that women can define what it means to them: it can mean being ambitious, it… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I like characters and stories that challenge the status quo. Lately, I'm really interested in history because I find that in my… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I'm working hard to break free of stereotypes that the film industry has created and nurtured around women. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I'm going to do anything I can to be there and support any organization that empowers and creates opportunities for women. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
When you take away healthcare from women, you're keeping women out of the workforce because you're eliminating their choice of when to… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
My goal is that a girl will watch 'The Martian' or 'Interstellar' and think, 'I want to be an astronaut or a… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I just want to see more women in film and behind the camera. I'm tired of seeing movies from one perspective. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
I'm so inspired by the women who are far braver than I am, who have come forward with their stories and risked… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
Women can be powerful, graceful, and complex, with the ability to make any choice they desire. — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
This is what the media does with women. You try to divide and conquer women so you can intimidate and victimise them.… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
If you're one of the only women on a set - if it's you and a bunch of men - you feel… — Jessica Chastain Copy Share Image
There's a lot of criticism on how an actress is aging. Why do we do that with women? I work with a… — 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
