Jessica Chastain Wins First Career Oscar For ‘The Eyes Of Tammy Faye’; Praises Faye’s “Radical Acts Of Love”
deadline.comThe 94th Academy Awards have blessed Jessica Chastain with her first career Oscar. The actress accepted the best lead actress prize for her work in The Eyes of Tammy Faye on Sunday.
During her acceptance speech, Chastain touched on current social issues of discrimination, violence, bigotry and division.“We’re faced with discriminatory and bigoted legislation that is sweeping our country with the only goal of further dividing us.
There’s violence and hate crimes being perpetuated on innocent civilians all over the world,” she said. “In times like this, I think of Tammy and I’m inspired by her radical acts of love.
I’m inspired by her compassion. I see it as a guiding principle that moves us forward.”She continued: “It connects us all in the desire that we all want to be accepted for who we are, accepted for who we love, and to live a life without the fear of violence or terror.”Chastain bested fellow nominees Olivia Colman, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart.
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