Jessica Chastainis looking chic in Spain!
TheMolly’s Gameactress, 46, was at the 71stSan Sebastián International Film Festivalon Wednesday to promote her new movie,Memory, a drama that also starsPeter SarsgaardandMerritt Wever.
The mom-of-two made a show-stopping entrance at the annual festival held at the Victoria Eugenia Theater, located in the picturesque Basque city.
Chastain’s strapless Gucci gown featured a sweetheart neckline and dazzling layers of blue and white sequins. She teamed her look with gold platform Aquazzura heels and wore her long hair loose as she took selfies with fans.
Jessica Chastain dazzled on the red carpet at the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain, Sept. 27.Juan Naharro Gimenez/WireImage
Juan Naharro Gimenez/WireImage
Joining Chastain at the event wasMemorydirector Michael Franco. The new drama — which Franco also wrote and produced — tells the story of Sylvia (Chastain), a social worker who lives a simple life with her daughter until an encounter with a former classmate has far-reaching consequences for both of them, according to the film’sofficial synopsis.
Franco and Chastain recently attended theToronto International Film Festivalto promoteMemory.At that event, Franco toldIndieWirethat some Hollywood industry people had hinted that Chastain may be difficult to work with afterher 2022 best actress Oscarwin forThe Eyes of Tammy Faye.
Jessica Chastain was also kind enough to pose with fans and take selfies.Carlos Alvarez/Getty
Carlos Alvarez/Getty
The 44-year-old director, who comes from Mexico City, recalled to the outlet how he was told Chastain may “show up and be a nightmare and be a diva,” after she won herAcademy Award.
“I told them, you don’t know half of it. She’s the opposite. She’s going to show up satisfied, happy, and be productive," he said.
But Chastain —who shares a son and daughterwith husbandGian Luca Passi de Preposulo, 41, — told the the film industry website that nothing could be further from the truth.
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InMemory,Dopesickactor Sarsgaard stars as Saul, the man who sends Chastain’s character’s ordinary life into a tailspin. “Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past,” the synopsis adds.
source: people.com
