Navigating Friendship and Conflict: Jessica Chastain’s Revelations on Collaborating with Anne Hathaway in “Mother’s Instinct” and Their Mutual Professional Admiration.
In a recent interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Jessica Chastain opened up about the challenges she faced while working with her close friend and co-star Anne Hathaway on the set of their latest movie, “Mother’s Instinct”. Chastain, who had previously collaborated with Hathaway in “Interstellar”, described the difficulties that arose due to their pre-existing friendship.
Jessica Chastain photographed at the 2022 Tony Awards
Image Source: Philip Romano, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia CommonsPlot and Dynamic Between the Co-stars
“Mother’s Instinct” is a psychological thriller set in the Sixties, depicting the unraveling of the bond between two best friends and mothers, Alice and Celine, following a tragic accident. Chastain explained that portraying a conflicted relationship with someone she cares deeply about was particularly demanding.
Challenges of Portraying Conflict with a Close Friend
Chastain expressed the difficulty of authentically depicting a strained relationship with Hathaway on screen, given their genuine friendship. She emphasized the struggle of playing friends entangled in conflict while maintaining genuine care for each other. Despite the challenge, Chastain conveyed her desire to collaborate with Hathaway in a role devoid of intense conflict.
Mutual Admiration and Professionalism
In response, Hathaway lauded Chastain as one of the “greatest living actresses” and cherished her as a “darling friend”. Chastain reciprocated the sentiment, commending Hathaway’s remarkable performance and professional demeanor. She praised Hathaway’s seamless ability to embody complex emotions effortlessly once the cameras started rolling.
Saw actress Anne Hathaway at Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2016, 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON. Photo taken by Franci DB (Frances Du Bois)
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Professional Achievements and Recent Projects
Chastain, an esteemed actor with accolades such as a BAFTA, Emmy, and an Academy Award, recently showcased her talent in the movie “Memory”, directed by Michel Franco. Her performance in “Memory” was lauded by Chief Film Critic Clarisse Loughrey of The Independent, who praised Chastain’s portrayal of grief and resilience.
Reflections on Diversity in Film
While both actors acknowledged the progress towards more inclusive and diverse films, Hathaway expressed some reservations about the current state of affairs in the film industry.
Source:
Maria Butt (March 26, 2024). Jessica Chastain reveals why it was ‘difficult’ working with Anne Hathaway on Mother’s Instinct. Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/anne-hathway-jessica-chastain-mothers-instinct-b2518569.html. Accessed March 27, 2024
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