Jessica Chastain and the Elusive Oscar | How She Finally Won

[@sterlingross919]

She deserved the Oscar for Zero Dark Thirty. Her Tammy Faye performance was absolutely incredible. Unlike the other noms she truly transformed into her character.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@davy209]

I think if it wasn’t for the controversy in regards to the use of torture, Jessica would have had a much better chance to win that year, since she won the GG. I personally would have preferred Chastain over Lawrence that year.

[@ttm1795]

AND SHE WON! I’m so happy for this woman, she just seems genuine and kind and this performance was AMAZING AND HEARTBREAKING

[@SoulKnightKing]

I think she'll win. All the Help Ladies are getting Oscar's. Spencer, Janney, Davis, Stone... I think she'll get it.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Great point! Thanks for watching!

[@kareninacarado]

I noticed many of The Help cast are getting Oscars now, even Aunjanue Ellis. Jessica perhaps will win this year (Best Actress is the most intense race now) and I hope Bryce Dallas Howard will get more prestige roles in the coming years.

[@monicamerle1417]

Good point! Let's hope. Bryce Dallas is highly underrated too. Everyone confuses her with Jessica, they should play sisters in a drama movie. I'll watch it

[@hpfme]

What a prediction! Well she just won her first Oscar for best actress! :)

[@da96103]

@@monicamerle1417 Two Slice Hilly won't win when Hollywood finds out about the Terrible Awful.

[@jesusynfante5249]

She has the STRONGEST performance. Masterly done. And what a transformation 😱. She also got to sing. She HAS to win.

[@TheAwardsContender]

I’m definitely leaning toward her at this point. Thanks for watching!

[@avichristiaans9058]

She really does. Her performance in Tammy Faye is the strongest of the 5 nominees. Probably one of the best of the year. SAG voters rightfully went with the right choice.

[@mananimal3644]

Brian, I am definitely cheering on Chastain to win an Oscar. But good governor man! What about Glen Close and the Oscars. Talk about a crime😳

[@nikitamohanan2124]

@@TheAwardsContender she won the SAG and Critics choice which after the Oscars are the 2 that matter the most. Seems like most in the industry and critics liked her performance the most.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

@@mananimal3644 What movie was Glenn Close in this year???

[@kareninacarado]

Al Pacino was a notable mentor to Jessica, back when she was in Julliard. He even directed the film Salomé with her in the title role. She credits Al as her acting godfather.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Yes, I love that story. Thanks for watching!

[@joycetyler2142]

As a Chastain fan since Take Shelter and The Help, this brought tears to my eyes. I agree; she's deserved to win so many times. But this time, she will not be denied.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Tears to your eyes?? Wow, I’m flattered! Super happy you enjoyed my video. This comment made my day!

[@raulcarlosgomez65]

Jessica deserves the Oscar . I loved her performance. I actually wanted to see more . A mini series would of been great to see more of Tammy Faye . My vote is for Jessica .. hoping for the Oscar 2022

[@TheAwardsContender]

Same here. Thanks for watching!

[@Manav1212]

I think what helps Chastain is that her performance is memorable, you can remember scenes from the film and the final scene is what leaves the audience thinking WOW. P.S.: Kate Winslet video?

[@TheAwardsContender]

Yes, agreed! And Winslet is one of my faves, so I’m sure I’ll make a video about her career at some point. Thanks for watching!

[@FXchick1]

We've known she should be an Oscar winner all along, right??

[@j.cutrone]

You are so right! I watched the film months ago, but still remember the last scene perfectly. She must win!

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

Exactly! I love Kidman in the Ricardos but I cannot remember any specific moment of her in that!

[@davy209]

Especially in Zero Dark Thirty! That’s still my personal favorite of Chastain’s performances!

[@yuvalmualem6876]

She is the strongest actress I’ve ever seen ! Never missed a project of hers .. she has to win already !!!

[@jeffbassin630]

Jesicca Chastain MUST be the Oscar winner this time. She totally deserves to win, with an incredible and moving performance. Absolutely no doubt about it!

[@TheAwardsContender]

I think she might do it! Thanks for watching!

[@avichristiaans9058]

I think she's winning. It's a quintessential transformative biopic performance that the Academy loves, and her performance is spellbinding. She's massively overdue (3 Oscar nominations) and she is a well respected actress in Hollywood.

[@TheAwardsContender]

She is the front runner right now for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@paristexas1984]

Love the big words lol I feel like this is the first time I’ve read “quintessential” on the internet

[@avichristiaans9058]

@@paristexas1984 Lol. Doing my part with the Chastain Oscar campaign. Let's go!

[@xty070]

Hope you screamed your lungs out when she won the Oscar 💃🏽💃🏽 thank you for doing your part 😆😆

[@avichristiaans9058]

@@xty070 I sure as hell did! My neighbor didn't talk to me for a week.

[@opinionatedinsect]

The Help was one of her greatest performances. She deserves this Oscar. Long overdue.

[@jaygarcia8508]

She did a fantastic job of portraying Tammy. I could definitely see her winning that Academy award.

[@g4l625]

She is A very good actress and underrated as hell, I'm rooting for her

[@TheAwardsContender]

Same here. Thanks for watching!

[@deepaknayakmanel8581]

She is a superlative talent..chooses roles wisely. There is not a single bad Chastain performance in her filmography. The reason she hasn't done well in awards seasons is because she doesn't lobby and is outspoken. She doesn't need an Oscar to prove herself. Her talent is bright enough.

[@NeverLetMeGo777]

Wow! First a Julianne Moore video and now a Jessica Chastain video. I'm so thankful. You'd be a hero if you do one for Toni Collette as well. 😃😃

[@TheAwardsContender]

Oh, I will definitely get to Collette, just you wait. Thanks for watching!

[@SomethingSomethingg]

Yesssss I am so pissed that Meryl Streep keeps getting nominated for these forgettable performances like the post or Florence Foster Jenkins but Toni Collette repeatedly makes outstanding performances that stick with you like Muriel's wedding and hereditary and she doesn't even get nominated

[@Ernie1978]

Jessica Chastain is talented. People in the industry respect her. She delivers a phenomenal performance and pays tribute to Tammy Faye beautifully. I really hope she gets the Oscar for this film. The Eyes of Tammy Faye left me wanting to see more. It really did.

[@TheAwardsContender]

She’s such a great actress!

[@crystallam7335]

Chastain truly is one of my All Time Favourites. She really has worked so hard and clawed her way through from her difficult underprivileged youth, no matter how much this brushes up those in power the wrong way.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

[@PlusUltraAdrian]

She finally won!!! So happy for her.

[@marcolozano5102]

I honestly would be literally jumping for joy if they announce her as the winner.

[@monicamerle1417]

Me too! I've got a sider bottle ready to open, champagne is too expensive 😁

[@marcolozano5102]

@@monicamerle1417 Let's have a virtual cheers when she wins. Woohoo!!

[@marcolozano5102]

OMG OMG OMG!! Screamed my lungs out earlier!

[@monicamerle1417]

@@marcolozano5102 I also screamed YES!!!! like a crazy person. My bedroom shelf with photos of Oscar winners holding their thropies ( the ones i love) has a new add on 🤩

[@averyharris878]

I hope this is her year, she is one of my favorite actresses and she gave a breathtaking performance as Tammy, give this woman the Oscar she deserves.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Same here! Thanks for watching!

[@annemorin1927]

A fan since "The Help", she's so skilled. A have all her films. She has to win the Oscar this year

[@glenn212now]

Please let Jessica win the Oscar. Her performance is so strong it blew me away. She managed to make Tammy come across as the public clown that she was, while also giving her a wonderful personal humanity that was riveting to watch.

[@arontamas5639]

Rooted for her in the past decade and still she was snubbed so many times for Tree of life, Most violent year, Ms Sloane and Molly's game...... Eyes of Tammy was well deserved, not in my top 3 favourite performance from her but it was a well deserved a win.

[@addiatmeikokusuma8058]

I did not see it coming when she won SAG ....now she is clearly the front runner for Oscar..not gonna complain tho..she is good !!

[@TheAwardsContender]

She’s fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@MKhan-uv5kt]

She was incredible in The Help. She has continued with stand out, stellar performances throughout her career. A very much well deserved oscar win. A truly talented, humble and gracious artist! Well done!

[@TheAwardsContender]

Absolutely agree!! Thanks for watching!

[@davy209]

What I like about Jessica Chastain as an actress, is her ability to play completely different characters and her refusal to be type-casted. Both her performances in The Help and Zero Dark Thirty couldn’t be more worlds apart and I almost forget sometimes that both roles were played by the same actress.

[@annnielee3950]

She finally won! And well deserved

[@strawberrylov3r333]

AND SHE WON

[@siracenola8826]

I'm so glad she won the Oscar. So well deserved.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Yes, I love her!

[@bev9708]

I have to admit that I've been kinda rooting for Kristen Stewart to pick up the Oscar but your excellent video has almost changed my mind!!

[@TheAwardsContender]

Haha, love it! Thanks for watching!

[@richierich7229]

Eww

[@lonellfletcher]

I am still stunned by all the performances between Zero and Tammy Faye that weren't even nominated. I mean, how "in" do you have to be?

[@TheAwardsContender]

I know!! Especially A Most Violent Year, she deserved an Oscar nom for that one. Thanks for watching!

[@lonellfletcher]

@@TheAwardsContender I saw the trailer and thought it would be her Oscar moment. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@crystallam7335]

She kept brushing up against “the money” the wrong way - her nomination was blocked. Hello, her movies sought to expose and went up against the gun lobby people, Hollywood movers and shakers, and SO MANY others throughout the years.

[@danielisntreal6190]

Here after she finally won!

[@Beneaththeglitterball]

She is an exquisite screen performer. One of the greatest living actors. Fingers crossed for the Oscars

[@yahyakhalid6160]

Deserved it in 13. Finally got it in 22.

[@ssilva872]

I'm so happy she won. I wish you would re-release this with an extra minute showing her win etc. Now she is on the road to becoming a 2x Oscar winner. I certainly think she will get many more nominations in the decades to come so we'll see if (or when) she joins the 2/3/4xers club!

[@leighsirvent654]

She’s deserves many awards-she’s an amazing actress!

[@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

And she won. So well deserved. ❤️

[@johnelbert2160]

She just won!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@venusvisions]

She did it 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@marlowemichaelson1366]

I found this video because my friend told me she won an Oscar, but I could not remember it. It was because of the damn slap! That was the only thing I remembered about the show! I felt so silly. I literally had no recollection of Jessica's win.

[@TheBezaleel]

Miss Sloane was quality acting at it's very best.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

[@darielzahidpalacios1605]

Tbh I even loved Lawrence’s performance more in The Hunger Games than hers in Silver Lining Playbook, can’t believe she took that oscar

[@ask4theupgrade359]

She is deserving. Her brilliant performance 🎭 is on the level of Judy, Monster, Frances, The Queen, Sophie’s Choice”

[@TheAwardsContender]

She’s so talented!! Thanks for watching!

[@jorgeesquiviaescobar4149]

She just won, thank goodness

[@zulqarnain9894]

She finally won✌️✌️

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

I have been a champion of this performance ever since I saw the movie. It was a really nuanced performance that actually goes deeper than the make-up. If Jessica wins, she will absolutely deserve it.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@NormaLilia24]

I have a feeling this is her year! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@TheAwardsContender]

Same here!! Thanks for watching!

[@xavieragundez2495]

Brian Rowe, thank you very much for this video. I really enjoyed watching it even after Jessica Chastain has won the Oscar. Her acceptance speech was incredibly done and it speaks to the person that she is. She is very hard working and extremely grateful. I love her.

[@TheAwardsContender]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@robb2biago]

And now an Oscar winner! I loved Zero Dark Thirty, a huge difference from Celia in the Help. But Jessica was so beautiful as Miss Sloan. And Tammy Faye was so good. And Tammy and George was also great. I saw her on Broadway this past fall in A Doll’s House. It was magical. She’s my absolute favorite these days.

[@hpfme]

Well she just won the 2022 Oscar for best actress! Soo sweet!

[@4viewing]

She deserved an Oscar for Ms. Sloane she’s an amazing actress

[@jaimecohen7584]

She’s an amazing actress and absolutely gorgeous!

[@Lommy9999]

She also seems like a nice person.

[@raulgama2528]

Really like her, im a little cold on Tammy Feye and ver performance too, she should've won for ZDT, and should've been nominated for Mollys Game

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@InfinitePlaylist909]

I’m so excited. Been waiting since 2013, can’t believe it’s been this long. So happy for her.

[@rickyhunter7158]

Molly's Game is one of the best movies I have ever seen, and I have been in love with Chastain ever since!! You are clearly one of the Best Actors in the World, Jessica!! We Love You!!!!😍💪❤️♾️

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed!!

[@nwandoe3599]

great video Brian! Can't wait for this channel to blow up! Jessica is so amazing, nice and the most beautiful woman! I hope she wins.I love Miss Sloane, but i can see how it would polarize voters. It's more shocking that Molly's Game, which had critical and commercial buzz, didn't perform better

[@TheAwardsContender]

Thank you so much!!

[@kareninacarado]

Yessss!!! It finally came true!!

[@leonardodasilveiradesouza7757]

the content of your channel is pristine

[@TheAwardsContender]

Oh my gosh, thanks so much!! Your comment made my day ❤️

[@nvadqs]

So glad she eventually won!

[@TheAwardsContender]

Yes, same here!

[@ttm1795]

“By the time you watch this video, Jessica chastain may be an Oscar winner”

[@jgorgchav3553]

This year a have a terrible conflict between Chastain and Stewart I love both performances, both really deserve it!!! ... Lawrence wining over Emmanuellle Riva in Amour still hurts today 😑

[@lindas.martin2806]

Good. Thank you for giving her the credit she deserves.

[@wallacep678]

SHE MADE IT!

[@joeya5147]

so happy for her

[@jorellelouis1551]

She won now.

[@fatimaarcaro8979]

She was amazing 👏

[@JulianSteve]

Great job with the video Brian. I am not a big fan of the Oscars, but I do like to keep track of award season for some odd reason👁👄👁

[@silviaelizabethvizcarra836]

Can you do multiple videos similar to this one? But with Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Pfeiffer

[@terradusa4219]

I love love love love love Jessica Chastain, and I’ve seen every film mentioned here… but… I think Olivia Colman wins. Her performance was just insanely good and the Academy loves her.

[@neilwritesstuff]

AND SHE DID!!!!!

[@TheAnortigao]

Best actress , best performance of the year.

[@roycerowland2699]

I think that she could had won for The Help if Octavia Spencer had not been nominated for playing Minnie and I think that she could win for The Eyes of Tammy Faye. My favorite movie of hers is The Help

[@TheAwardsContender]

Good picks! Thanks for watching!

[@chriswald7700]

Jessica Chastain is a powerhouse of an actress. IMHO she was snubbed by the Academy for hr performance Zero Dark Thirty in the first place.

[@jeffsanders3453]

I think a fun topic to discuss is nominations and wins for roles and are in the wrong category. There have been a few times where an role was nominated for supporting when it’s clearly a lead role and vice verse in order to get the best outcome for an Oscar. Think Jennifer Hudson for Dreamgirls or Viola Davis for Fences. I’m sure there are actors as well but it’s not coming to mind

[@TheAwardsContender]

I love that idea!! Thanks for watching!

[@richierich7229]

Beyonce was lead in Dreamgirls. And while Viola was the female lead, the main lead was Denzel so she technically was a supporting character. Plus the first actress to play her role in Fences on Broadway won the Tony for supporting actress.

[@raymondtitano3819]

The last three Actor in a Supporting Role winners were arguably co-leads: Mahershala Ali for Green Book, Brad Pitt for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Daniel Kaluuya for Judas and the Black Messiah. Fun fact: Viola Davis's screen time in Fences is twice that of her screen time in Ma Rainey.

[@jeffsanders3453]

@@richierich7229 Both Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson are leads in Dreamgirls. Both roles were nominated for Lead Actress for the Tony and Jennifer Holiday won for playing Effie. One can argue that Effie is the true lead of Dreamgirls for she is the character that goes through the most hardship and growth throughout the musical. I mean the two iconic songs from the original musical are Effie songs so that should say something. The movie marketing was them clearly trying to get Beyonce nominated for an Oscar and worried that Hudson would prevent that for Beyonce if they were options for the lead category so Hudson got bumped down unfairly.

[@davy209]

@richierich7229- Actually Beyoncé had less screen time than Jennifer Hudson in Dreamgirls. The only reason why Beyoncé was considered the lead was because of her star power, which was used extensively to promote the film.

[@sharonalbanese8084]

So happy she won. She deserves it so much.

[@KennethofTroy]

SOOOOOOOOOO glad she DID win!!! :D

[@TheAwardsContender]

Agreed!!

[@Lommy9999]

Time flies.

[@venusvisions]

This was a great video. When it comes time for the Emmy’s I really hope she gets awarded for scenes from a marriage, she was incredible

[@TheAwardsContender]

Thank you so much for watching! I would LOVE to see her awarded for Scenes From a Marriage!

[@orhanamin1347]

Don't Tell Grace Randolph LMAFOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@SoulKnightKing]

Can you do a Video about Viola Davis? Like she's the youngest Triple Crown Of Acting winner, and one of the finest actresses in the entire industry. Personally, I'm pissed her Oscar is for Supporting Actress when 1. She was a lead 2. Emma Stone won lead that year....(she is not in Viola's league). 3. Her Tony for Fences is for Lead

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Yes I’ve been saying that for years that Viola should’ve been the front runner for the best actress Oscar that year and if it wasn’t her it should’ve Isabelle huppert viola only got the best supporting actress award bc it’s easier for actresses of color to win in supporting a categories and to be a little fair that year’s best actress was one of the most competitive in recent Oscar memories

[@TheAwardsContender]

I would love to do a Davis video at some point, she’s amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@richierich7229]

I will not accept this Emma Stone slander.

[@richierich7229]

While Viola was the female lead, the main lead was Denzel so she technically was a supporting character. Plus the first actress to play her role in Fences on Broadway won the Tony for supporting actress.

[@justcutiecats2733]

My personal ranking Oscar best actress nominee; Chastain Stewart Cruz Colman Kidman

[@abdullahjaved0330]

She deserved atleast a nomination for Molly's Game

[@davy209]

But over who? Robbie, Ronan, Hawkins, McDormand? Ok, I would have picked Chastain over Streep in “The Post”, in my opinion, but I would have given the final 5th slot to Daniella Vega for “A Fantastic Woman”.

[@PriscyllaSS]

She won! Finally!

[@TheAwardsContender]

Yay!!

[@DONOTS]

I watched "In The Eyes of Tammy Faye" movie 3x, Jessica did a good job of Tammy Faye Bakkers message of unconditional love...

[@jimmyl324]

A Most Violent Year is an excellent movie. She’s great in it.

[@adri6963]

She is amazing

[@beqamarsagishvili6988]

💯 Deserves It ❤️

[@aakashsharma9841]

Love all your videos! As a cinephile, I love the performing arts and I think your analyses really really add a fresh perspective! Kudos!

[@TheAwardsContender]

Thanks so much!!

[@jmymars8080]

Like last year 2021, its hard to predict who is going to take away Oscar, either Nicole, Olivia and Jessica. But I think the Academy going to give Jessica this year. Hopefully.

[@derrionbrown3923]

She will win 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@acmejia]

Chastain absolutely nailed as a Tammy Faye. And Lady Gaga absolutely killed with her performance in HOG. That Gaga was not nominated for the Oscar is still baffling to me. And that may be why Chastain doesn’t have a strong competition. Kidman and Stewart were good in their respective films, but IMHO not in the same league as Chastain and Gaga. All of these were portraying real people, so I don’t think one can use that as a “reason” for an Oscar.

[@omegaaa2012]

Gaga did poorly in comparison to the 5 nominees

[@kareninacarado]

I’m waiting for your video essay on Olivia Colman ☺️

[@TheAwardsContender]

Oh, that would be a fun one. Thanks for watching!

[@mattd9274]

It’s between her and Nicole

[@isaacking215]

Her performance in Jolene is highly underrated. Great movie.

[@TheAwardsContender]

I need to see it!

[@faesfaerie]

I desperately need an Elusive Oscar video about Ray Liotta. Who, yes, tended to be typecast throughout a majority of his career. The fact that he was never even nominated for his tragically recent, and too-soon early last year. The man definitely deserves more recognition than the aloofness he received from The Academy.

[@NoemiGuzman6]

I predict Jessica will win Best Actress. This is her year. 👍🏼❤️

[@foodieguy4833]

She'll win. The opening scene alone is enough to give her the award.

[@raulcarlosgomez65]

Jessica for the Oscar❤️❤️

[@lazaromurad322]

I knew she had to win the second I saw it, what a performance and also I think she was robbed by Jennifer Lawrence back in 2013 imo