In a recent episode of the talk show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, actress Jessica Chastain spilled the beans on an embarrassing encounter with none other than Hollywood icon Meryl Streep.
During a chat about her upcoming movie, “The 355,” Chastain also revealed that she is starring in Pedro Almodóvar‘s new film, “Parallel Mothers.” When asked about the possibility of doing a musical with Almodóvar in the future, Chastain expressed her excitement, saying, “I think it would be incredible. But you would be amazing.” She graciously complimented Almodóvar’s singing skills, but not without Corden interjecting and jokingly deflecting the attention back to her.
Corden then asked Chastain if she had ever discussed the idea of a musical with Almodóvar, to which she replied, “I did. When I saw you in New York in the restaurant that night, he told us an amazing story that he has that could actually turn into a musical. And that’s when I told him, ‘Pedro, you have to do this!’ Everyone wants you to do a musical. It could be mind-blowing.” It seems Chastain is determined to keep the pressure on Almodóvar to make this musical dream a reality.
As the conversation shifted to Chastain’s singing abilities, she confessed, “There is nothing I would rather do full nudity than sing a song. I feel so embarrassed and so completely out of my element.” Despite her reservations, Chastain is currently involved in a new project that requires her to sing. She noted that she’s finding solace in a glass of bourbon to combat her nerves.
During this exciting chat, Corden turned to Chastain’s co-star Penélope Cruz and inquired whether there were any celebrities that she gets star-struck by. Cruz admitted her adoration for Meryl Streep, calling herself “obsessed” and revealing a playful habit of hugging and kissing the legendary actress every time she sees her. Much to everyone’s amusement, Chastain interjected, exclaiming, “You know what? She’s the worst! Let me tell you that right now. It’s all well and good when you’re doing a Vogue cover with Meryl Streep. But you know what? She is hard work.” Clearly, Chastain knows how to turn a lighthearted moment into a playful banter.
As the conversation continued, Chastain reluctantly shared her own awkward encounter with Streep. She described a moment backstage where she froze, feeling completely uncomfortable and not knowing what to say. Chastain recalled, “I said, ‘Thank you so much. It means so much to me that you came,’ and I walked like an idiot. I just don’t want to meet anyone. No, that’s the way to treat her.” It seems Chastain prefers to avoid meeting her idols to spare herself any further cringeworthy moments.
With all the candid and lively exchanges happening on The Late Late Show, it’s no wonder fans tune in for these entertaining interviews. Chastain and Cruz didn’t shy away from sharing amusing anecdotes and showcasing their vibrant personalities. As talk shows go, The Late Late Show with James Corden is definitely one that keeps viewers engaged and eagerly anticipating the next celebrity interaction.
