Jessica Chastain & Holly Hunter | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

Jessica Chastain ("Molly's Game") and Holly Hunter ("The Big Sick") discussed working with female directors and exploring women's strengths during Variety's "Actors on Actors" series.
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[@alexandrak.5991]

Two of my favorite actresses. I met Jessica Chastain a few years ago and she talked with me for a good half hour about acting and asking where and what I was studying. Before she left, she said hope to work with you one day. Class act. Love these ladies!

[@kelemogotsi5309]

Ohmygosh!!! That would be amazing. Please share every single detail!!!! Do not leave anything out!

[@alexandrak.5991]

I went to see the movie The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby the night it opened. I missed the Q and A screening beforehand, but after the movie I headed to the bathroom and there on the bench was, James McAvoy. I introduced myself, and he could not have been more genuinely interested in the fact that I was an actor. He talked to me about method acting for awhile, and then in came Jessica Chastain, one of my biggest inspirations. She talked with me too for awhile, and was so incredibly kind and then proceeded to tell me, "I hope we work together one day."

[@laurencronenberg1427]

That's a lovely story!

[@drendelous]

oh my god, you are so lucky to meet both of them after such an incredible film. i feel so happy for you!! when that day comes remind her of the day you met for the first time

[@CoolAsianGuy]

lie

[@MonarchsFactory]

The way Holly Hunter keeps pointing the conversation back to Jessica with what is clearly genuine interest makes me like her even more. And the way she doesn't worry about pausing and finding the right words? What a cool woman. Both of them generous and intelligent and awesome.

[@HarryCaul89]

My god, Chastain doesn't have a bad angle. She is stunning.

[@AstroMartine]

I know, right? I watch movies she's in just to stare at her.

[@MikeeYowee]

I can listen to Holly Hunter talk all day.

[@ramelep]

HeyItsMike atota

[@ramelep]

Totally

[@weldonthatcher8891]

Do you like Jessica Chastain or no?

[@MikeeYowee]

+Weldon Thatcher I love Jessica Chastain.

[@demh7823]

And that Georgia accent? I know right?

[@steevenhyde3505]

Jessica got to be one of the nicest yet toughest women that exists. She is so kind and talented and badass.

[@davidadams2395]

Holly Hunter has a deep understanding of character and possesses a marked intelligence. I love listening to her analyze Jessica's character, to such a depth that surpasses Jessica's own knowledge of her character.

[@leonkane8570]

Yes, that was my perspective too

[@ruzaroos]

I will agree that Holly is highly intelligent and a passionate communicator, but her analysis of a character she experienced through both Jessica's performance and the editorial decisions of the film makers has little to do with Jessica's analysis of a character she experienced from a script. In the simplest case, Jessica is privy to all the scenes that were cut and/or iterated upon which will implicitly deviate her perception of the character from any viewer's. There is no need to create a hierarchy between subjective truths. They are both amazing.

[@JMDeadpool]

lol Holly Hunter is the definition of overrated and pretentious

[@warlord2363]

David Adams So you're telling that she knows more about the character just from watching a movie than Jessica, who spent months studying the script, working with the guy who wrote the script and analyzing/interviewing the actual person that she's playing? The word that describe your state is 'delusional'. She's past her prime (if she ever was in her prime), wrinkly and a so-so actress. Nothing special really, so I guess her fans have to do what they can to make her seem special and one of a kind.

[@davidadams2395]

War Lord At least Holly can articulate Jessica's character better, and that comes from age and experience.

[@marcosmoreira5372]

A director on director would be incredible... Imagine the potential. And would be great for me because I'm studying cinema, so a director's perspective it's all I'm looking for :)

[@amywhiting7454]

There's a podcast called "The Director's Cut" that's that exact thing! I found out about it because Nolan & Edgar Wright did one together... IT WAS INSANE

[@KervinCunanan]

LOL at that part where a producer tells Chastain to mirror the topics to Holly Hunter and Chastain goes, "I'm trying!"

[@nueve08]

I have such admiration and respect for Jessica Chastain mainly because everything she has done for her fellow actresses, for herself and for society all over the world. I hope one day I can tell her that and I know that she is a person that would sit with me for a minute or two just to listen to what I have to say to her. Of course I would take the chance to also tell her how gorgeous and amazing she is 😍

[@Establishment91]

Holly Hunter is such a legend!

[@geetar240]

Great conversation. Jessica Chastain is fantastic

[@AudhamEnThaTokyo]

Such an excellent pairing (once again), well done Variety!

[@AudhamEnThaTokyo]

I love Jessica Chastain, but the second half of the interview is by far the most interesting part. Holly Hunter is amazing.

[@Megan-wf2yv]

I love that Jess took her heels off!! Just shows how at ease Holly put her.

[@AstroMartine]

Two of the best actors ever sitting and chatting together, awesome

[@laurencronenberg1427]

Jessica chastain is just amazing

[@accidentalanarchist3304]

Both beautiful, intelligent and great actresses, but Holly Hunter is, and has always been a favorite of mine. *Piano* has a special place in my heart, and most certainly deserved the praise it got, not least because Hunter played the piano scenes herself..

[@edie8931]

i really love holly hunter, she’s always seemed like a genuinely good person and i think she’s overlooked a lot

[@edwardcoward5003]

They say she's difficult. I bet its true. She's a Queen.

[@unforgettablelex]

This whole interview, this whole entire interview is so beautiful and amazing and ugh yes. Thank you for getting these two beautiful women together. (also I'm glad I'm not the only one who sits on couches like Jessica Chastain, regardless of the setting.)

[@laurenshults]

Love seeing how comfortable they are in this conversation!

[@beyd12]

All I hear is Elastigirl hahaha

[@smacbot]

Aslı thank you! Was trying to place her voice haha

[@beyd12]

Hahhaha you’re welcome

[@AdamC2013]

Aslı oh wow I’ve never made the connection!

[@leannatallmeister8143]

Omg I want to sit and talk with Holly Hunter for hours and hours about this

[@TheIntuitiveWizard]

Holly Hunter is such a legend in the industry.

[@tiffsaver]

Of all Holly Hunter's superb roles, my favorite is still, "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom." Her acting was so bold, over the top, wild, and amazing that I've never quite gotten over it. She was scary good. Watch it!!!

[@mehakm5709]

Jessica Chastain is gorgeous, talented and a sweet heart.

[@jx9936]

Wow, both Oscar winners and incredible actresses. Queen Jessica and Queen Holly brings so much charisma, talent, beauty and girl power to the table, and we're not complaining indeed!!

[@marcguzman07]

Hahaha I love how Holly Hunter gushes over Jessica and Jessica can't really get a word out for her lol

[@heidiherrera8810]

Holly is an incredible incredible actress and I wish more people recognized that, i fell in love with her since the Piano, and honestly I could say the same with Jessica

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Whats strange is even though i grew up with The Incredibles and love it, when i hear Hunter i either think of Broadcast News or O Brother Where Art Thou

[@mikeokeeffe4692]

Not even watched this vid yet, but yessss I love Holly Hunter! Watched Copycat again when it was on tv a month ago. And Jessica is also amazingly talented and endearing. Bravo on the pairing ***** : )

[@laurencronenberg1427]

Holy hunter seems like a very humble person

[@OZMTWI]

I would love to see an Actors on Designers, I think the process of "making" and understand the script is different, would be cool to hear their different approaches etc!

[@bagelbenji]

Wow Holly Hunter is an AMAZING listener, probably what makes her a great actor.

[@AA-qb7ni]

I love how they're sat like they're at home. I live for these videos omg.

[@vzlaeli]

I could listen to Holly Hunter all day...

[@Jake-vy2bh]

This is such a great series, I love seeing actors you'd not normally see paired up together just having a chat. Julie Delpy needs to be in one, as does Woody Harrelson. If they could get Judi Dench or Maggie Smith that would be incredible to see!

[@thanytasouza344]

poor thing jessica trying to fit a question, "I'm trying" 12:30. Hahahahahah

[@demh7823]

Holly Hunter is a woman from Georgia! Just listen to her. Fabulous.

[@Benignita2013]

I love the film forever! Holly Hunter is a wonderfol person. 😘👍

[@labarians1814]

I was listening to this interview while browsing other pages, constantly thinking my internet was interrupted.

[@eileenvandernoot3867]

When Holly Hunter is on screen, I don’t see anyone else!

[@lisaryherd4685]

eileen Vandernoot Yes!!

[@edwardcoward5003]

Yesss. She's so powerfull

[@karabellaellaellaella]

Wow. These two. Pls make a movie together.

[@EmM-zy2zu]

I am writing one....

[@bridgetclooney3453]

Sometimes a YT video restores my faith in life itself & gives me hope that women are indeed making headway in this business (& this World) HOLLY DAMN HUNTER people! Jessica is glorious, she mentions *The Piano* AND *Raising Arizona* so I’m now deeply in love w her 😍 Completely fantastic interview with two talented actresses

[@edwardcoward5003]

Sophie's Choice, The Piano . Meryl and Holly. The best ever. I love love Holly.

[@erikab5412]

I adore Holly Hunter so much, and I so feel her sense of loss with a changing industry, where a cinema actor no longer has a direct visceral relationship with the camera (via those principals magnetized around the lens and aperture: the director, cinematographer, focus puller).

[@lauralunaazul]

I love Holly. She s the best!

[@faithgreen8982]

all i literally hear is Elastigirl's monologue lol

[@EmM-zy2zu]

Where's the next hour of this conversation...? You know ? I could have listened to the two of them interact all day.

[@johannastromberg4924]

I never knew holly hunter was the voice for the mom on the Incredibles until she opened her mouth, and started talking! lol!

[@MovieMania1011]

Holly Hunter is the coolest!

[@thesmileyeffect]

Two of my personal favorite actors chatting it up. Count me in!

[@FS-dp5jj]

Jessica Chastain and Holly Hunter are FANTASTIC Ladies.

[@laurencronenberg1427]

That was a great actors on actors

[@mitchellmurray5892]

Hunter would of course know what its like to play an inspired business woman.. just look at her terrific performance in Broadcast News

[@leonkane8570]

Holly Hunter is fucking amazing, so insightful and engaging

[@liluhaas]

holly is a badass bish no harm meant by the comment, jessica is poised like a god damn elegant cat

[@jambew5893]

I really liked holly hunter in batman v superman, she gave me a strong first impression in that movie😍

[@AliveWithPassion]

Two Gorgeous women

[@terriblecrayon]

This is wonderful!

[@Truthshallsety0ufree]

Holly Hunter is such a great listener as Jessica rambles

[@soupistasty5]

I would comment on both of these incredible women, but much of what I would say has been said already, below. What I do want to highlight, is the contrast between Aaron Sorkin & men like Harvey Weinstein, that we see so clearly thru the words and experiences of these strong, intelligent women who testify to this contrast. We need more relationships, between men & women, in all industries.

[@Zeta825]

GAWWD I NEED TO WATCH MOLLY'S GAME ALREADY

[@deadeyessmiling]

Why is this not 4 hours long?!?

[@paxwallacejazz]

There are commenters here who think they are viewing somthing other than real mutual respect and admiration.

[@TheCMnews]

This. Is. Not. About. You! - Elastigirl

[@mellozappa583]

I love Bryce Dallas Howard

[@anniewilliams5695]

MelloZappa when did she get so badass?

[@VILJL]

Holly Hunter will celebrate her 60th birthday on March 20, 2018

[@zerchariahalighieri8288]

p.s The Japanese learnt a lot from you. The was a naval British captain who wrote a book about naval tactics. It was in the library of every Japanese naval captain in wwii

[@laxus9451]

We need a voice off between debra winger and emma stone

[@chrisrowl]

OMG...Holly Hunter and Jeff Goldblum are the same person (23:35).

[@joecates3371]

It’s Tammy Faye and Helen parr aka elastigirl

[@billionkek]

Poor Jessica couldn't get a word in edge wise. @12:28 The other women is draining. She doesn't allow for duo dialouge

[@Enr227]

I'm a huge Holly Hunter fan. She always stands out, remarkably. But I don't know the difference between Jessica chastain and Margot Robbie.

[@RohitKumar-gd8vu]

Am I the only one who thinks redheads are more attractive than others?

[@felizabaten4958]

Rohit Kumar A redhead has a crush on me.

[@RohitKumar-gd8vu]

Ed Memory oh boy don't let her go 😀

[@catsdogs7891]

Vive le cinéma de ttes les couleurs! Vive ces actrices si belles, colorées et écartées de cet hollywood fasho et malhonnête !

[@jdevlin1910]

Holly reeeeally loved Molly's Game haha. Me too though it's very good.

[@071949]

Interesting...It was like eavesdropping on a real conversation...

[@Madsstuff]

Holly sounds so much like Carrie Fisher.

[@ZoltánKovács-w2z]

❤🎉❤ 5:44 5:46 5:47

[@delusionsofgrandeur1330]

Loooove you Jessie but let Holly talk a bit

[@ZoltánKovács-w2z]

🎉🎉🎉🎉,, 0:48

[@RTL2L]

Holly Hunter sounds just like Carrie Fisher to me.

[@55555gino]

Bryce Dallas Howard looks great here 😅

[@zerchariahalighieri8288]

Yes a lot of my mentality is female Because I listened. I learnt a lot from you. It would seem you didn't value the usefulness of your though process. If you're good at something "Never do it for free"

[@mollieck7405]

what happens at 12.28? 😂what beautiful women!

[@MenandMakeup]

"personnal power" or more like just freedom.

[@davidolivera984]

Gia And Elastigirl.

[@zerchariahalighieri8288]

nothing to do with looks btw.

[@bmags4188]

eddie redmayne on here please

[@titusgreatness1130]

W o c e

[@shaynwalker4787]

I want to finish this but I keep getting scared Holly is going to ruin the movie lol! Christmas can't come soon enough

[@glenngulia5409]

Actors love when films are politically preachy. Most fans hate it. But there are some tricks to learn. For instance, Matt Damon and George Clooney clearly make a movie to fill the coffers, then make a movie to tell half the country how much they despise them, then another film to put some more money in the bank, then another one to tell you how stupid you are if you believe there are only 2 genders. They alternate between getting paid (Capitalism) and ramming the leftist agenda down your throat (Socialism). it's both genius and disingenuous.

[@b991228]

Does this finally disprove the axiom that Arron Sorkin can’t write for women.

[@littlebird8346]

Jessica seems nice but she's such a teachers pet

[@hollywoodshopaholic]

Hahaha my thoughts exactly, she's like Anne Hathaway in that regard

[@VivekKumar-rx3ss]

Kahae ke mane ki chae. Se bujhbihi takkhan ne... 😕 . Ja Saar.

[@greencase]

The white is blinding.

[@scottthompson7329]

People like Chastain and Sorkin have made film and TV so fucking boring.

[@VivekKumar-rx3ss]

Puch. Ab. Thukega ab e question Puechte hi.

[@jozseflaszlo935]

NO EVIL

[@richardbocanegra5945]

Not a good episode.. Holly is on a completely different realm than Jessica.. who is a nice person, but...

[@mengutimur]

What the hell am I watching?