During her speech, Chastain referred to many issues plaguing the nation, including “biased and bigoted legislation,” a nod to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill. “We are faced with legislation that introduces discrimination and fanaticism that sweeps our country with the sole aim of further dividing us. There is violence and hate crimes perpetuated on innocent civilians around the world. “And in moments like these, I think of Tammy and I’m inspired by her radical acts of love,” Chastain said in her speech. “We have talked a lot about love. And I am inspired by her compassion and I see her as a guiding principle that leads us forward. And it connects us all to the desire that we want to be accepted for who we are, to be accepted for what we love and to live a life without the fear of violence or terror. And for any of you out there who really feel desperate or alone, I do not know that you love unconditionally for the uniqueness of who you are. “ Chastain also thanked director Michael Showalter, co-star Andrew Garfield and her hair and makeup team. “It is a great honor to participate in the discussion with you. “I have to thank Michael Showalter, my director, for creating a space that inspired creativity, love and courage,” said Chastain. “And the incredible hair and makeup team – Linda, Stephanie, Justin – that really helped me find her. Producers Kelly Carmichael, Rachel Shane, GG Pritzker, David Greenbaum, Matthew Greenbaum, all from Searchlight to cover the film. The brilliant Andrew Garfield. Thank you very much for bringing the best in me by displaying it with the best of you. ” While Best Actress was considered one of the most open categories of the night, Chastain was still the favorite to win after winning Best Actress at the SAG Awards and the Critics Choice Awards. It is Chastain’s first Oscar, having won nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Help” in 2011 and for her role in “Zero Dark Thirty” in 2012. Along with Chastain’s victory, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” also won an Oscar for makeup and hairstyle, largely thanks to Chastain’s stunning transformation into her role. This accusation was among the eight that appeared before the live television broadcast of the Oscars, sparking weeks of controversy and an organized silent protest by the nominees and winners on Sunday. Based on the 2000 documentary of the same name, the film chronicles Tammy Faye’s marriage to Jim Bakker (Garfield) as the two evolve from traveling preachers to national television stars under the umbrella of Jerry Falwell (Vincent D’Onofrio). Tammy Faye struggles to reconcile Falwell’s political conservatism with her support for the LBGTQ community in the midst of the growing AIDS crisis, and her career is finally overturned by Bakker’s infidelity and conviction for fraud. Chastain was nominated with Olivia Colman (“The Lost Daughter”), Penélope Cruz (“Parallel Mothers”), Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”) and Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”).
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