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Story By Joe Frank

Oct 22 2023

Jessica Chastain's Unlikely Journey to Co-Starring with Brad Pitt

Jessica Chastain initially lost a role opposite Brad Pitt due to her lack of stardom in the film industry.

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She had tried to secure an audition for a film with Pitt, but they wouldn't cast an unknown actress opposite him.

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Chastain's fortunes changed when she was cast in Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life" alongside Pitt.

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Her husband's role in the film was initially supposed to be another actor, but he dropped out, and Pitt was cast instead.

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The transition from being labeled an unknown actress to playing Brad Pitt's wife was a pivotal moment in Chastain's career.

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Chastain didn't expect to work with a star of Pitt's caliber when she was an up-and-coming actor.

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Despite his celebrity status, Pitt approached the collaboration with modesty and a desire not to be treated differently.

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Chastain often received questions about what it was like to kiss Brad Pitt, which became frustrating when discussing the film.

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She would be asked about their on-screen kiss, even though it was just a tender moment between a husband and wife in the movie.

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"Tree of Life" faced delays in its release, leading Chastain to feel like the project was cursed, much like some of her other films.

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"Tree of Life" marked a turning point in Chastain's career and her transition from an unknown actress to a recognized star.

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