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I absolutely made the decision that that cannot be the reason why I'm doing a film or a job. For me, it's always about the script and whether I'm doing something that I've never done before.

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Jessica Chastain
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 24
Actor
Film Actress
Film Producer
Sacramento
California
Jessica Michelle Chastain
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I'm used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.
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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'm going to ask what is correct, what I deserve, especially in relation to male actors.
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Broadway has always been a dream of mine.
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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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