Jessica Chastain is supporting the women of Iran. ET spoke to Chastain at the premiere of her new film, , Tuesday night, where she shared why she chose to speak out about the ongoing protests in the country, and the importance of using her platform for good.«It's really important for me to use my platform to amplify anyone's struggle for freedom and peace and safety.
And what's happening in Iran right now is heartbreaking to me. I'm following the news every day as I hope everyone is, and my heart's with those girls,» Chastain said.
actress took to social media to shed a light on the protests happening in Iran, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was murdered by the country's morality police for not wearing her hijab correctly."#MahsaAmini is an Iranian woman who was beaten to death last week in a 're-education center' for not wearing her hijab correctly.
Her death led to thousands of Iranians taking to the streets, demanding an end to violence and discrimination against women," Chastain began in a September Twitter thread. «Dozens of these protesters have been killed.
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