Actress Jessica Chastain is not over her harrowing trip to Ukraine in August and has recently spoken out about her experience. During her visit, Chastain met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and spoke with him about the state of the country at the time. He also visited some children in the hospital and some Ukrainian families.
Chastain is one of several other celebrities such as Ben Stiller, Mila Kunis, and Angelina Jolie who have visited the country since the war began in February. Although it was a productive journey for her, the actress also said she won’t forget the experience anytime soon as it was traumatic and left her in tears.
Read on to learn more.
Jessica Chastain Tells Her Experience
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The “Molly’s Game” actress revealed her experience during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday . When Kimmel asked about the visit, he revealed that the aftermath of the war left him speechless. Russia’s attack on the country has destroyed thousands of homes and buildings and left millions homeless.
During Chastain’s trip, she visited and had lunch with several families affected by the war. The “IT: Chapter Two” star recalled seeing more bullet holes in the house than he had ever seen in real life. “At one point, I said, ‘Is that a bullet hole in the mirror?'” he recalled. “I looked at the ceiling, there was a bullet hole. The chair I was sitting on had bullet holes.”
Chastain also said it broke her heart to see “little children, 6 years old, 4 years old” who were victims of war. “I don’t understand what happened to the world,” he said. The actor also recalled meeting a little girl with her mother who “needed a new leg” because of the war. “That was absolutely devastating,” he said. “I just feel my heart goes out to them.”
‘It’s Like Being In A Video Game’
Chastain has no battle scars herself, but she remembers feeling very scared. “It’s like being in a video game,” he explained. He also wondered if it was appropriate for him to be there at such a time. “There were several times that day I thought, should I do this? This feels very scary.”
In response, Kimmel sympathized with her and saw how courageous she was to serve as the voice of the oppressed. He said, “We don’t get to see much of what happens there in the news because it’s too dangerous for reporters to be there.” While the actress “understands how sad it is,” she said she knew she “had to go” there.
Chastain also expressed how sad President Zelenskyy was. According to him, he is worried that the whole world will forget the war in a few months. He also fears that things could get worse for them in winter.
The Situation In Ukraine Could Get Worse
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The 45-year-old reminded the President to ask for help from “the West.” “’Are they still talking about us in the press in the United States? The more people talk about it, the more we need help,” he said.
Zelenskyy also expressed his concern that Russia will cut Ukraine’s electricity supply during the fall or winter. This action will be more dangerous during winter because the cold will kill. Chastain then urged people to “talk to people” and spread awareness about the war.
He said, “I think that’s what he’s trying to do, to make sure the world doesn’t forget them.” He also offered his platform to “help amplify other stories” and promote “freedom and equality.” “I just feel it’s my responsibility.”
President Thankful With Jessica Chastain’s Visit to the Country
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Zelenskyy, 44, thanked Chastain for her visit and shared a message on Instagram to thank her. He also thanked celebrities such as Ben Stiller, Mila Kunis, and Angelina Jolie, who took the time to visit and support the country.
Along with a photo from their meeting, he wrote, “American actress Jessica Chastain is in Ukraine today. For us, such celebrity visits are very valuable. Thanks to this, the world will better hear, know and understand the truth about what is happening in our country. Thanks for the support!”
The head of the President’s office, Andriy Yermak, also thanked him for his visit. He took to Twitter to post pictures of Chastain, Zelenskyy, and several others in the middle of the discussion.
Yernak captioned it position“Today, [President Zelensky] met with [Jessica Chastain]who is visiting [Ukraine]. Taking care of [Ukraine] among the top priorities on the global agenda is what celebrities can do today. They bring the people of the world the truth about what is happening [Ukraine].”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
