Jessica Chastain shares her reaction to viral photo of Nicole Kidman excited to see her at Oscars

Jessica Chastain shared her feelings on the photo of Nicole Kidman looking excited to see her at the Oscars that was misinterpreted as a reaction to the infamous slap. The 45-year-old actress during a visit on Thursday on Watch What Happens Live was asked by virtual fans about the photo of Australian actress Nicole, 55,

Jessica Chastain shared her feelings on the photo of Nicole Kidman looking excited to see her at the Oscars that was misinterpreted as a reaction to the infamous slap.

The 45-year-old actress during a visit on Thursday on Watch What Happens Live was asked by virtual fans about the photo of Australian actress Nicole, 55, from the Academy Awards in March that was marred by Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock.

'So, Jessica, ...what was your reaction to everyone thinking that the viral photo of Nicole Kidman freaking out at the Oscars last year was because of the slap, when she was actually really excited to see you?,' asked virtual fans Lindsay and Sandy.

Oscars incident: Jessica Chastain shared her feelings on the photo of Nicole Kidman looking excited to see her at the Oscars that was misinterpreted as a reaction to the infamous slap

Oscars incident: Jessica Chastain shared her feelings on the photo of Nicole Kidman looking excited to see her at the Oscars that was misinterpreted as a reaction to the infamous slap

'Oh, it's so sweet. Because I thought it was the slap, too. Because I saw that picture and they were going through everyone's reactions and then the word came out that it was when she saw me walk in. She's so sweet,' Jessica said.

'I went over to her and I melted at her feet that night,' she added.

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Andy, 54, asked Jessica what was going through her mind during the slapping incident at the Oscars where she won Best Actress for her work in the biopic The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.

'Wild,' Jessica said.

Reaction photo: The 45-year-old actress during a visit on Thursday on Watch What Happens Live was asked by virtual fans about the photo of Australian actress Nicole, 55, from the Academy Awards in March

Reaction photo: The 45-year-old actress during a visit on Thursday on Watch What Happens Live was asked by virtual fans about the photo of Australian actress Nicole, 55, from the Academy Awards in March

She explained how she had a prime seat near Denzel Washington, 68, and Will, 54, and his wife Jada Pinket Smith, 51, while Chris, 57, was also near her on the stage.

'I thought for a while it was a bit. That's what I couldn't quite wrap my head around. And I didn't realize it was a real slap until afterwards. It was bizarre,' Jessica said.

Jessica was on the Bravo talk show promoting her Showtime miniseries George & Tammy in which she portrays Tammy Wynette opposite Michael Shannon, 48, as George Jones.

Virtual fans: 'So, Jessica, ...what was your reaction to everyone thinking that the viral photo of Nicole Kidman freaking out at the Oscars last year was because of the slap, when she was actually really excited to see you?,' asked virtual fans Lindsay and Sandy

Virtual fans: 'So, Jessica, ...what was your reaction to everyone thinking that the viral photo of Nicole Kidman freaking out at the Oscars last year was because of the slap, when she was actually really excited to see you?,' asked virtual fans Lindsay and Sandy

So sweet: 'Oh, it's so sweet. Because I thought it was the slap, too. Because I saw that picture and they were going through everyone's reactions and then the word came out that it was when she saw me walk in. She's so sweet,' Jessica said

So sweet: 'Oh, it's so sweet. Because I thought it was the slap, too. Because I saw that picture and they were going through everyone's reactions and then the word came out that it was when she saw me walk in. She's so sweet,' Jessica said

The slap: Will Smith is shown slapping presenter Chris Rock last March at the Academy Awards in Hollywood

The slap: Will Smith is shown slapping presenter Chris Rock last March at the Academy Awards in Hollywood

Andy praised Tammy for the chemistry between her and Michael in the miniseries about the legendary country singers.

'Thanks. We worked together about 10 years ago, we did a movie called Take Shelter. And Georgette Jones, whose their daughter, she was on set with us and it was based on her book. It was a lot of pressure,' Jessica said.  

Andy asked Jessica if she was aware that many people want her to portray Celia St. James in a film adaptation of the 2017 historical fiction novel The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo.

Film adaptation: Andy asked Jessica if she was aware that many people want her to portray Celia St. James in a film adaptation of the 2017 historical fiction novel The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo

Film adaptation: Andy asked Jessica if she was aware that many people want her to portray Celia St. James in a film adaptation of the 2017 historical fiction novel The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo

'I do know that there is an online thing about it,' Jessica revealed.

'And?,' Andy asked.

'Sure, send me a script,' Jessica said.

The finale of George & Tammy will air on Sunday on Showtime. 

Jessica for her work in the miniseries has received a nomination for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film at the upcoming 80th Golden Globe Awards. 

Critical acclaim: Jessica for her work in the miniseries George & Tammy has received a nomination for Best Actress ¿ Miniseries or Television Film at the upcoming 80th Golden Globe Awards

Critical acclaim: Jessica for her work in the miniseries George & Tammy has received a nomination for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film at the upcoming 80th Golden Globe Awards

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