“I feel very inspired right now because I know there are a lot of people out there who are really scared but I feel this great sense of togetherness and people coming together and saying, "I got your back."” PeopleKnowsFeelsTogetherRight NowInspiredScaredTogethernessComing TogetherVery InspiredGot Your Back Author:Jessica Chastain
“I didn't understand how much senators and members of the House are not able to represent the people because they're too busy fundraising to maintain their seat in office. I hope we as a country start looking at how we can change that.” PeopleCountryAbleHouseMembersOfficeBusySeatsSenatorsToo BusyFundraising Author:Jessica Chastain
“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.” PeopleReasonHurtEmpathyMonstersReason Why Author:Jessica Chastain
“I'm inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up.” PeopleTryingInspiredVulnerableSensitive Author:Jessica Chastain
“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.” PeopleFirstsCharacterActingRolesCrazyVictimConfusedBest Acting Author:Jessica Chastain
“I don't like the idea that fame could mean that people can no longer relate to me.” PeopleMeanIdeasFameRelate Author:Jessica Chastain
“Where is the Scarlett Johansson superhero movie? I don't understand it, why is it taking so long for this? This woman clearly shows that people want to go see her in the movies. ‘Lucy,’ didn't it beat ‘Hercules’ by a lot opening weekend, when it was made for a lot less? She shows that she kicks ass, she's a great actress. ‘Under the Skin’ is an incredible film, and why are we still waiting for a go-ahead on a superhero movie starring Scarlett Johansson? To me, it's a no-brainer. You want to make money, put Scarlett Johansson in a superhero movie!” PeopleWantLongMadeStillsShowsFilmWaitingBeatsSkinsIncrediblesActressesOpeningAssMaking MoneyKicksWeekendSuperheroMovie StarLucyKick AssNo Brainer Author:Jessica Chastain
“The most important thing in my life, and the thing I try to focus on, is to try not to live a life of cruelty. That means trying to make sure I look people in the eye when I meet them. Sometimes you jump in a taxi, or maybe you only have two minutes with someone, and you never see them again. I try to always look them in the eye and have a real experience of what it is to communicate with someone.” PeopleKnowsWorldWantTryingLooksMeanTwoImportantRealSometimesEyeFocusMinutesPlanetsGratefulImportant ThingsCommunicateCrueltyContributingTaxiI Am Grateful Author:Jessica Chastain
“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.” PeopleKnowsWantFeelsActorsFocusConnections Author:Jessica Chastain
“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 of film - especially looking at all the beautiful people in this room. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.’ I would like to encourage everyone in this room to please speak up.” PeopleFeelsSaidI CanEndsMatterHelpingTogetherBeautifulFilmSpeakRoomsOur LivesKingsPleaseSilentHopefulRacistAgendasOptimistLutherSexistThings That MatterBeautiful PeopleHomophobicAnti Semitic Author:Jessica Chastain
“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.” PeopleSaidLightWould BeFilmNiceExcitedNice Things Author:Jessica Chastain
