Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress at Oscars, Calls Out ‘Bigoted’ Legislation
variety.comJessica Chastain won the best actress Oscar for her performance as televangelist and queer icon Tammy Faye Bakker in the biopic “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.”During her speech, Chastain addressed several issues plaguing the nation, including “discriminatory and bigoted legislation,” a nod to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.“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. And in times like this, I think of Tammy and I’m inspired by her radical acts of love,” Chastain said in her speech. “We’ve talked about love a lot.
And I’m inspired by her compassion, and I see it as a guiding principle that leads us forward. And it connects us all in the desire that we 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.
And for any of you out there who do in fact feel hopeless or alone, I just not you to know you are unconditionally loved for the uniqueness that is you.” Chastain also thanked director Michael Showalter, co-star Andrew Garfield and her hair and makeup team.“To be included in the conversation with you is such an honor.
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