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Memory Filmmaker Was Warned Jessica Chastain Would Be 'Nightmare Diva' After Oscars Win

Michel Franco was told Jessica Chastain would be a "diva" and a "nightmare" on the set of 'Memory'.The 40-year-old actress won an Oscar last year for her leading role in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye',...

Jake Gyllenhaal Sends Support To 'Extraordinary' Peter Sarsgaard

Jake Gyllenhaal has praised his "extraordinary" brother-in-law Peter Sarsgaard, after he was named Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.The 52-year-old actor was honoured for his work in 'Memory' - which also stars Jessica Chastain...

'The Best Actress In The World': Why Casting Jessica Chastain Was A 'No-brainer' For Michel Franco

Michel Franco believes Jessica Chastain is the "best actress in the world".The 'Mexican' filmmaker insisted it was a "no-brainer" to cast the 'Eyes of Tammy Faye' star in the lead role of social worker Sylvia...

'I Just Wanted People To Notice Me': Jessica Chastain Ate Banana Peel At School

Jessica Chastain used to eat banana peel so people would "notice" her.The 46-year-old actress didn't care if people thought she was a "weirdo" because of her bizarre choice of snacks during her school days because...

Jessica Chastain Wants To Make A Most Violent Year Sequel

Jessica Chastain is eager to make a sequel to 'A Most Violent Year'.The 46-year-old actress starred alongside Oscar Isaac and David Oyelowo in the 2014 crime-drama, and Jessica would jump at the chance to star...

'How Amazing Would That Film Be?': Jessica Chastain Would Like To Make A Sequel To The Help

Jessica Chastain is interested in making a sequel to 'The Help'.The Oscar-winning actress played Celia Foote - who befriends maid Minny (Octavia Spencer) amid intense racism in 1960s Mississippi - in Tate Taylor's 2011 period...

Spike Lee And Pedro AlmodóVar Are First Honourees Announced For 2023 Tiff Tribute Awards

Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar are the first honourees announced for this year’s TIFF Tribute Awards. ‘Do the Right Thing’ director Spike, 66, will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award, which recognises filmmakers who have...

Jessica Chastain Urges Older Actresses To Take Ownership Of Careers

Jessica Chastain believes actress have to become "more active in producing projects" as they get older.The 46-year-old actress has had a remarkably successful few years, winning an Oscar and being nominated for a Tony and...

Lisa Marie Presley's Cause Of Death Revealed

Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death has been revealed as bowel obstruction.The singer - who was the daughter of late music legend Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla - passed away in January at the...

Jessica Chastain Feels People Would Rather Talk About UKraine As It Contains ‘Mostly White People’

Jessica Chastain feels people would rather to talk to her about the war in the Ukraine instead of women’s rights in Iran as the war-ravaged country contains “mostly white people”.The 45-year-old actress told Marie Claire...

Jessica Chastain's Family Didn't Notice When She Dropped Out Of High School

Jessica Chastain says no one in her family noticed when she didn't graduate high school.The 45-year-old actress was raised by her grandmother and her very young mother and she revealed that the drug addiction issues...

Bella Thorne Reveals Who Her First Celebrity Crush Was...

Bella Thorne had a crush on 'The Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder when she was a teenager.The former Disney Channel star used to love watching Ian, 43, on the supernatural TV series and she also...

I'm Inspired By The Strength Of Women, Says Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain feels inspired by "the strength of women".The 45-year-old actress - who plays nurse Amy Loughren, a single mother with heart problems, in 'The Good Nurse' - has revealed that she's determined to shine...

Jessica Chastain: The Good Nurse Was Nerve-wracking

Jessica Chastain says 'The Good Nurse' was the most "nerve-wracking" film of her career.The Oscar-winning actress plays the nurse Amy Loughren – who helped take down her serial killer colleague Charles Cullen (Eddie Redmayne) –...

Jessica Chastain Sends Support To Women Of Iran

Jessica Chastain insists it is "really important" for her to raise awareness of the ongoing protests in Iran.The 'Good Nurse' actress used her Twitter account in September to shine a spotlight on the tragic death...

Eddie Redmayne 'Made A Fool Of Himself' In Front Of Julia Roberts

Eddie Redmayne has confessed he "made a fool of himself" in front of Julia Roberts.'The Theory of Everything' has revealed he met the Hollywood superstar for the first time at an awards show where she...

Jessica Chastain's 'Scary' Visit To War-torn UKraine

Jessica Chastain felt like she was "in a video game" when she visited war-torn Ukraine.The 'Good Nurse' actress made a visit to the country - which was invaded by Vladimir Putin's Russia in February -...

Oscar Isaac Didn't Feel Awkward Doing Sex Scenes With Close Pal Jessica Chastain

Oscar Isaac didn't feel awkward shooting sex scenes with Jessica Chastain despite their long friendship.The 'Scenes From A Marriage' co-stars have been close pals for years but the 43-year-old actor insisted the level of "trust"...

George Lucas And Kathleen Kennedy Honoured At Pga Awards

George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy were honoured with the Milestone Award at the Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards on Saturday (19.03.22).Director Steven Spielberg handed over the accolade to the Lucasfilm bosses, who he has...

Kristen Stewart Was 'Astounded' To Receive Oscar Nomination

Kristen Stewart was "truly astounded" to be nominated for an Oscar this year.The 31-year-old actress' portrayal of the late Princess Diana in 'Spencer' has earned her a place on the Best Actress shortlist alongside Olivia...

Jessica Chastain Feared Blood Clot From Spending So Long In Make-up Chair

Jessica Chastain spent so long in the make-up chair for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’, she feared she’d get a blood clot.The 44-year-old actress portrays evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker – who died in 2007 –...

Jessica Chastain Felt Guilty For Judging Tammy Faye Bakker

Jessica Chastain felt guilty for judging Tammy Faye Bakker before playing her on screen.The 44-year-old actress portrays the late televangelist in the new movie 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' and believes it the way to...

Palm Springs Film Festival 2022 Postponed Due To Rise In Omicron Cases

The 2022 Palm Springs International Film Festival has been cancelled, due to the "current rise of COVID cases".After the 2021 edition was axed amid the global health crisis, the Palm Springs International Film Society has...

Jessica Chastain Admits Prosthetics Gave Her Energy

Jessica Chastain found wearing prosthetics in her new movie made her bring “more energy” to her performance.The 44-year-old star admitted the wig, fake teeth and other physical changes she needed to play the lead role...

Jessica Chastain Hails The 355 For Reframing Female Spies

Jessica Chastain believes 'The 355' reframe female spies in film.The 44-year-old actress stars in the upcoming spy flick with Lupita Nyong'o and Penelope Cruz and feels that the movie does more than present female spies...

Jennifer Hudson Given Top Honour By Palm Springs International Film Awards

Jennifer Hudson will be honoured with a prestigious award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The ‘Respect’ star, 40, is to receive the top honour at the festival - the Chairman’s Award - for...

Jessica Chastain Lands Desert Palm Achievement Award For The Eyes Of Tammy Faye

Jessica Chastain will be bestowed with the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her starring role in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' at the 2022 Palm Springs International Film Awards.The 44-year-old actress plays the titular role...

Jessica Chastain Passed On American Hustle

Jessica Chastain had to give up a role in 'American Hustle'.The 44-year-old actress was keen to work with director David O. Russell on his 2014 movie but she had a scheduling clash and was forced...

Jessica Chastain: Stop Blaming Women For Having Lots Of Clothes And Shoes

Jessica Chastain has an "issue" with people who criticise women for having lots of clothes and shoes.The 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' star insisted that if a woman wants to look "fabulous" and "express themselves"...

Jessica Chastain Was Terrified Before The Eyes Of Tammy Faye

Jessica Chastain was shaking with fear before starting work on 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'.The 44-year-old actress plays the titular role in the upcoming film about the controversial televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker and her husband...

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