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I've had to learn how to say 'no' to offers.
Jessica Chastain
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Jessica Chastain
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 24
Actor
Film Actress
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Sacramento
California
Jessica Michelle Chastain
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You know, it's recently come into focus for me why I want to be an actor: It's because of the connection I feel to people.
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I think both nature and grace live within everyone, and I always strive to be in a world of grace and compassion.
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Maybe that's because there are so few women lobbyists if they're there, it's for something they strongly believe in, not just for financial gain.
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Robin Williams was the kind of generous person who would do things but not want to receive public credit for it.
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I love talking about acting. I'm just such a fan of actors and filmmakers, and I try to choose roles where I get to talk to great actors about acting and learn.
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I spent a lot of the last five years on a set, and every once in a while you take stock of your life and look at what you're doing.
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It's easier to do an action scene than a love scene. I love fighting. When the camera's not rolling, I'll usually punch some of the actors, just for fun.
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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 crying, even if it's not appropriate. I have that thing in me, a weakness or sensitivity.
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I was excited that my films would finally see the light of day and people would see them. But I never imagined that such nice things would be said about a lot of my films.
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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 I am on this planet, I want everyone I meet to know that I am grateful they are here.
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I find that the monsters are usually the people that I have the most empathy for because they're the ones that are hurt the most. There's a reason why they're the monsters.
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When you're on a Terrence Malick film, it's like you're part of a family.
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I have problems because I'm very expressive, and usually red lipstick gets on my teeth and face.
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I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, No, you just have anxiety.
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It takes me a long time to make a big purchase...
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Women perform great in the box office. Audiences want to see lead female characters.
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