Actress Jessica Chastain reveals Hollywood director told her she talks too much about ‘women stuff’

ACTRESS Jessica Chastain has revealed a male Hollywood director told her she talks too much about “women stuff”.

ACTRESS Jessica Chastain is on a mission to tackle Hollywood’s gender inequality.

“I just don’t know why it’s not changing,” the 39-year-old told American Way Magazine. “I’m doing my part to make the change, so why isn’t everyone else?”

The Zookeeper’s Wife star recalled one incident that truly shocked her.

“I had one male director say to me that I talk too much about all of this ‘women stuff’,” she explained. “This is a person I love, and maybe he was concerned I would hurt my career. I’m not attacking anyone. I’m trying to create more inclusiveness, compassion and empathy — which in turn makes better movies, better art.”

Jessica Chastain is on a mission to tackle Hollywood’s gender inequality. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Chastain has been nominated for two Academy Awards and is one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood.

The magazine revealed that last year, Chastain founded her own production company, Freckle Films, to help address gender inequality within films.

REVIEW: Chastain in Miss Sloane is something to behold

And despite a thriving career as an actress she’s also eager to teach, produce and even direct.

It was also noted that Chastain has even avoided dating other actors to prevent attracting the wrong kind of attention as a female star.

Jessica Chastain in a scene from the film Miss Sloane, directed by John Madden. Picture: Supplied

The Zero Dark Thirty actress is currently in a long-term relationship with fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo and they spend much of their time in New York, where she tries to lead “a simple life” in her apartment across from prestigious Carnegie Hall.

When asked if she plans to start a family of her own, she wasn’t afraid to dismiss the question.

“I haven’t made any kind of decision about my life in terms of that,” she said.

“I would never prioritise my career over any of my loved ones. And, yes, I talk about my family, but also I keep a lot private, so I’m not going to answer your question the way you want.”

Actor Jessica Chastain attends the California premiere of Lion. Picture: AFP/Valerie Macon

Chastain joined celebrities including Madonna, Cher, Scarlett Johansson, Alicia Keys and America Ferrera at the Women’s March on Washington in January.

Thousands of women marched to send Donald Trump an emphatic message that they won’t let his agenda go unchallenged over the next four years.

Jessica Chastain attends the Women's March on Washington. Picture: Theo Wargo/Getty Images/AFP

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