In a candid revelation, actress Jessica Chastain recently unveiled an unsettling incident she encountered while performing in the play “A Doll’s House” on Broadway. During a discussion on the Smartless podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, Chastain recounted an unforgettable moment from her time on stage.
The incident occurred during the production’s run, which spanned from March to June. When asked about her most challenging moment during the play, Chastain hesitated before sharing a “gross” occurrence involving an intimate scene with her co-star. The “It” actress noted that she could discuss it openly now since the production had concluded.
As Chastain recounted the ordeal, she explained that she had become sick to her stomach, leading to a rather unsettling turn of events during the performance. “I threw up. I threw up, and I swallowed it. And no one knew!” she revealed.
In a scene that required a kiss with her co-star, Chastain found herself in a predicament. She recounted how she was “sobbing” and leaned over, inadvertently leading to the unfortunate incident. The moment was even more challenging due to the nature of the scene – an intimate kiss. Chastain confessed that while the scene was intended to be “sensual,” the circumstances turned it into a “closed mouth kiss.”
Despite the discomfort, Chastain managed to continue her performance, withholding the unexpected occurrence from her fellow cast members and the audience. It wasn’t until the final curtain call that she finally divulged the truth. “The second we had the curtain call and the curtain came down, I said, ‘You guys, I’m so sorry, I vomited,'” Chastain shared, illustrating the surreal and humorous nature of the situation.
Jessica Chastain’s candid admission sheds light on the challenges that actors can face while delivering emotionally charged performances. It also underscores the commitment and resilience that actors like Chastain display in their pursuit of creating captivating and authentic art on stage.
