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Thursday, February 9, 2012 | By TIME Staff | 0

Great Performance: Jessica Chastain

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Jessica Chastain explains why it’s great to work with an ensemble of women.

2011 Performances: Texas Killing Fields, Wilde Salome, The Help, The Tree of Life, Coriolanus, Take Shelter

Nominated: Best Supporting Actress for The Help

THE PERFORMERS SPEAK:

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