"I've spent my life being embarrassed." — Jessica Chastain

We have a long way to go in the world in all industries. If I'm in the situation where I have equal experience to the other actor and my role is just as significant, there is no reason why I should be paid less. It's not really part of my world anymore, because I just won't accept it.

No one ever recognizes me.

Funny how defined we are by how we present ourselves to the world.

I'm a true believer that you get out of something what you put into it.

If you want me in your film, do a favored-nation clause. Don't determine my worth based on what's left over.

This is an industry rife with racism, sexism and homophobia. It is so closely woven into the fabric of the business that we have become snowblind to the glaring injustices happening every day.

My grandmother was my inspiration. She was the person who took me to the theater and encouraged me to act, and she's the one who always believed in me.

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I've spent my life being embarrassed.