jessica chastain

97: who is your "hear me out" crush?

think you got poli beat. you're the most toxic person i know... speaking to jonathan levy, by the way (who'd also be my hear me out).

i love you so much. it means to much that you thought of me because i love getting to play anna and i know that it is the type of show if i wasn't in it, i would have been so jealous of. please, next time can work together on the screen. it was not enough time at all. i am currently in a play on broadway so couldn't go too hard. what about you?

i love you even more! i've had so many people come to me saying that, you have no idea. i knew you were always the best choice. i would die to work with you on screen. i think now that we know we're good at working together behind the scenes, it'd make sense to collaborate in front of the cameras now. oh yes! the fear of 13, right? i got tickets to it next week-- i totally forgot to tell you. adrien invited me, so i'm hoping i'll catch you both backstage before or after the show. otherwise, you can't miss me in the audience! i'm working on a lot of projects back to back... some horror, some thriller. i just finished recording something on audible. it's been crazy for me. since you're in new york for the time being, let me know if you'll want to do some exploring in town! i know this incredibly quaint and delicious italian place you'd love.

did you really mean it when you said we could make spa days our regular check-in moments? because as much i enjoyed spending that day with you in napa, it clearly wasn't enough for me. not to mention, i think it'll take more than just one spa day for us to get fully caught up, don't you? i feel like we barely scratched the surface in our conversation. besides, i think we deserve it.

yes! of course i meant it. a spa day with my favorite girl, gossip, and catching up is such an ideal date for me. the only thing that could singlehandedly make it better is great food and wine afterwards, which we can definitely make happen. i'm still using the lotion i bought from the napa gift shop! we spent so much time chattering, that i forgot to ask where you're based these days. working in la? living in new york? on the other side of the world?

Oh my!! Stop it! We should do this as soon as possible!! You would be a lifesaver if you managed to have the masseuses and aestheticians at your place. Having our own spa there? Where do I sign up? When are we making this happen? It’s a whole fantasy that I need to become real! I’ve cleared my schedule, so I’ll be free for you whenever you need me at your place. Uhummm, exactly like that. It seems like the agencies are going back to their old habits, like PR relationships, and they thought they could save my reputation after a very unfortunate statement, so they decided to make me gay or bisexual, I don’t know... and they decided that Rachel was the perfect choice, and honestly, I understand that. She’s incredible. In fact, these days we’ve been getting to know each other, and she’s not awful at all. She’s been so sweet and kind... and I’m seeing her again tomorrow, and I’m a little bit... nervous? But tell me, tell me everything about you. How are you? What have you been doing?

oh, i'm ready to do that this upcoming weekend, if you're free? the kiddos will be with their father and i'll find myself with my favorite date. i'll give the spa place a call and set everything up. plus, we didn't catch up half as much as i wanted to during that napa trip so it'll be perfect for us. oh no... i'm so glad that it worked out better than you ever expected. almost feels like an arranged marriage situation and they chose perfectly. i'm so glad you're doing this with rachel. i believe you! she truly is such an incredible person. how are your dates? have you fallen in love yet? and i mean actually. not the publicist answer. i've been so good, honestly. i've been really busy with work, but it's a nice distraction! definitely helps now that summer is right around the corner, which means we're a couple months closer to the odyssey. probably my most anticipated movie this year.

i know we had like a cast and crew party and everything when his and hers hit but i feel like we need a girls night to celebrate it. i cannot thank you enough for thinking of me for the role because anna just may be one of the best roles ive got to bring to life. // @lljchas

i'm always and forever ready to celebrate you, i promise. i remember reading the book initially and really wanting someone who could use their femininity to their advantage, alongside being able to be truly humanized and knew you were the perfect anna upon audition. there's nobody i'd want to collaborate with again more! how did you enjoy the napa trip? i think only seeing each other for the farewell dinner wasn't enough time with you. what have you been working on?

My Jessie, I’m missing you terribly. I’m sorry I vanished for a bit, you know how those press tours become. You start out thinking it’ll be manageable and suddenly you’ve answered the same question forty-seven times. But I made it through. Barely. And now, because apparently rest is not something I’m allowed to experience anymore, we start shooting A Quiet Place III next week. I’m very excited, though. That’s my glamorous little update. What’s happening with you? I feel like we haven’t had a proper conversation in centuries and I hate it, so I need a full report immediately. Spare no details.

i absolutely understand how crazy it can get! i love how non-stop it's been for you, to be honest. i love seeing you on-screen because it feels like i'm visiting my friend in another life. catching up in napa felt like two seconds of hi's and bye's. we need to actually have a proper catch up, away from everyone else, without distraction. how's it been on set with john directing? you guys looked so stunning for the devil wears prada premiere. and me... same old, same old. kids, work, then more work, kids again. i was hoping that napa could feel like a break for me, but it was over way too fast.

Now I know you're lying to be kind, but there's no need. You're angelic and no one could compare, I've made peace with that. That was so kind of you to say. Hanging out with you at Napa and discussing this imaginary project really me such a huge confidence boost, I think I'm set for life. Should I post the picture of us now ot later? We really need to get these huge production companies to start talking.

hearing that compliment from an actual angel herself? i mean, it has to be true. napa was so much fun! post that picture whenever. i promise, having you play a mini-me would be a dream come true. though, i imagine you'll be getting busy in a couple of months with spider-man press coming up. are you ready for your leap in joining the marvel universe? because that's gonna start cutting into our own fake production of our project.

there's so much to do in so little time: did you make sure to fit some grape-feeding and palm-fanning time into your schedule? because all you have to do is let me know. i'm ready at your beck and call. @lljchas

isn't that always the problem? timing never being on our side? between everything on the itinerary and there only being one mandatory event, i think i can fit you in somewhere. plus, this place has the grapes included, so it should be easy enough. how about we have a redo of the picnic before the hot air balloon ride starts?