183 Quotes by Jessica Chastain

I’m inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up.

I’m used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.

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.

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.

I’ve had to learn how to say ‘no’ to offers.

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.

Any man that dates me, the thing they’re gonna have to live up is my dad – he’s a real hero.

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.

Before, it was just about making the films – and now it’s releasing them. Which is a steep learning curve.