Jessica did another – amazing – interview to Radio Times, in which she talks – again! – about the sexism on movie industry.
Jessica Chastain has spoken out in the past about the limited types of roles available for women on screen. The actress has already called out Marvel (for offering her a “boring civilian” part in Iron Man 3) and Russell Crowe (who said mature women had plenty of roles to pick from).
Now she’s taking issue with what she views as the over-sexualisation of female action heroes. “If you look at films like Elektra and Aeonflux, the problem that studios have is that they try to make kickass women very sexualised. They have to be in some catsuit.”
“But if you look at the most incredible female roles, like Ripley in Alien, she is a very sexy woman but she’s not wearing a lot of make-up. She’s in a T-shirt and jeans. What’s sexy about her is how capable she is. Same with Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games – she’s not wearing a catsuit, either.”
The Martian star went on to stress that cinema audiences are more interested in seeing an “intelligent” character, rather than one who is reliant on her sexuality. “Studios have misjudged it in the past, and thought audiences weren’t interested in seeing a woman in an action role who’s a capable, intelligent woman and isn’t only leaning on her sex.”
You can get your Radio Times issue, already on stands today!
Jessica made an appearance on BBC’s The Graham Norton Show on Friday (September 25) while she was in London to promote ‘The Martian‘ alongside her co-star Matt Damon, actor Bill Bailey and artist The Weeknd. The official stills and HD screen captures can be found in our gallery and we added the full interview – in 4 parts – in our video archive.
Our gallery has been updated with scans from the November issue of Total Film magazine, which feature articles on Jessica’s upcoming films, ‘Crimson Peak’ and ‘The Martian‘.
Jessica attended this Thursday (24) in London the European premiere for The Martian. She was joined by co-stars Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig and Kate Mara, among others, and looking divine in Elie Saab Haute Couture dress and Piaget jewelry. Enjoy over 300 HQ pictures added in our gallery:
Photos of Jessica this Monday (21) at the Metropolitan Opera’s 2015-2016 season opening night performance of ‘Otello’ held at The Metropolitan Opera House has been added. She was looking stunning wearing Ellie Saab and spotting her new bob hair cut. Check the pictures: