Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain stepped out for the 95th Annual Academy Awards, in a shimmery gown. She was the only celebrity who wore a mask while sitting in the audience at the 2023 Oscars.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye star was praised by netizens for wearing a mask while sitting indoors at the 2023 Oscars which was hosted by the talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel. Keep scrolling further to know more about Jessica’s decision to don a mask.
Jessica Chastain gets praised for wearing a mask at the 95th Annual Academy Awards
Jessica Chastain who has starred in films with feminist themes was widely praised on Sunday night for wearing a mask while sitting in the audience at the 2023 Academy Awards.
The Oscar-winning actress was the only celebrity wearing a mask in a crowd full of Oscar attendees. In a clip from the annual awards show, the host of the show Jimmy Kimmel asked her a question during the fun segment.
At that point, the George & Tammy star seemed surprised as the camera panned towards her before taking off her black mask. For the Academy Awards, she opted for a plunging rhinestoned gown with a black velvet train.
The comedian asked Jessica about her experience working with her co-star Matt Damon in the 2015 film The Martian. He jokingly reignited his fake feud with the renowned actor.
Kimmel asked her, ‘Was it difficult filming your movie, The Martian, because your costar, Matt Damon, can’t read and smells like dog medicine?’ She replied, ‘I didn’t really have a lot of scenes with him, so it was fine.’
How did the netizens react to Jessica Chastain wearing a mask at the Oscars 2023?
Many fans took to various social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to praise the Scenes from a Marriage star for staying cautious of the still-present COVID-19 pandemic.
At the moment, Jessica is starring on Broadway in the revived play, A Doll’s House, so she decided to wear a mask in consideration of the cast and crew of the show in New York.
One social media user wrote, “Jessica Chastain‘s dedication to not getting sick is unparalleled. An icon.” Another fan chimed in, “Jessica Chastain – one of the most intelligent celebrities at the Oscars tonight Thank you for wearing a mask.”
Jessica Chastain – one of the most intelligent celebrities at the Oscars tonight
Thank you for wearing a mask 💖 pic.twitter.com/ZnMCjYDcuP— Jess (@MeetJess) March 13, 2023
Followed by a third user who penned, “jessica chastain is the only one wearing in mask #Oscars.” A user went on to say, “Jessica Chastain is wearing a mask at the Oscars. I love her.”
Jessica Chastain is wearing a mask at the Oscars. I love her
— Dr. Sarah Parcak (@indyfromspace) March 13, 2023
Another user took to his Twitter page and tweeted, “Shout out to Jessica Chastain (who is currently starring in a Broadway show 8 times a week) for considering her fellow cast and crew back in New York by wearing a mask.”
Shout out to Jessica Chastain (who is currently starring in a Broadway show 8 times a week) for considering her fellow cast and crew back in New York by wearing a mask.
— Jordan ✨ (@merelyaladdin) March 13, 2023
A user added, “I really appreciate Jessica Chastain wearing a mask at the Oscars tonight. I’m presuming it’s because she is currently in a Broadway show — that consideration to the “A Doll’s House” show, its performers/crew, and its audiences is appreciated.”
I really appreciate Jessica Chastain wearing a mask at the Oscars tonight.
I'm presuming it's because she is currently in a Broadway show — that consideration to the "A Doll's House" show, its performers/crew, and its audiences is appreciated 🙌🏾
— Anant ('un-nunth') (@Anant_garde) March 13, 2023
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