Jessica Chastain Cries in Video to Fans, Commits to 'Dismantling Systems of Oppression'

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Jessica Chastain wants you to know that she loves you, and that she is committed to making a change.

The 40-year-old actress took to Twitter on Thursday to share a tearful video in which she acknowledged the delicate state our country is currently in, especially since Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas and has killed 46 people.

“I’m making a video because my heart is very heavy,” she said. “I’ve learned so much the past few days about the trauma many people are experiencing in our country. I’ve had the opportunity to listen, more than to speak, and it’s really hard for me to express my feelings, my thoughts, in 140 characters.”

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She continued, “I wanted you guys to know that I hear you. I want you to know that I’m committed to creating transformative social change, that I’m committed to dismantling systems of oppression. I share in the sense of what is happening in the country. I hear you. You may never have met me, but I love you.”

It’s unclear what exactly caused Chastain to post this heartfelt video, but according to Entertainment Weekly, the actress received backlash for a tweet in which she expressed her preference for peaceful protests just prior to the release of her video.

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Quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she wrote “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence’ I’m here for changing the world through peaceful protests, calling my reps, and VOTING.”

It then sparked an exchange with a fan telling her to “listen to people without your privileges” when she said, “If the color of my skin is going to cause you to generalize, perhaps you [sic] look back over whether or not I’ve been silent to injustice.”

Watch the video below.

???? Im here for you & Im listening ???? pic.twitter.com/2ZblYPK84R

— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) September 1, 2017

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SNUB: Jessica Chastain failed to be recognized for her supporting role in "A Most Violent Year."
A24
SNUB: SAG voters also left off "A Most Violent Year" star Oscar Isaac from the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role list.
A24
SURPRISE: Naomi Watts earned a very unexpected nomination for her performance in "St. Vincent."
The Weinstein Company
SNUB: Critics continue to rave over David Oyelowo's turn in "Selma" as Martin Luther King Jr. His name was left off the list of SAG Award nominees however.
Paramount
SNUB: Carmen Ejogo's portrayal of Coretta Scott King in "Selma" was ignored by the Screen Actors Guild.
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SNUB: "Selma" received zero nominations across every category on Wednesday morning.
Paramount
SNUB: Nominated for an Actor last year, Kerry Washington was left off of the list this year for her role as Olivia Pope in "Scandal."
ABC
SURPRISE: Jennifer Aniston's performance in "Cake" had some saying this could be the role that would earn her some long-overdue recognition. SAG voters gave her the first major nom of what could be a busy award season.
Cinelou Films
SNUB: Steve Carell received a nomination for lead actor but "Foxcatcher" was shut out in the Best Cast category.
Sony Pictures Classics
SURPRISE: Jake Gyllenhaal's edgy performance in crime-thriller "Nightcrawler" earned him a nod on Wednesday.
Open Road Films
SNUB: Amy Adams was forgotten for her portrayal of artist Margaret Keane in Tim Burton's "Big Eyes."
The Weinstein Company
SNUB: "Unbroken" was shut out in all major categories, though the film did score a nod for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture.
Universal Pictures
SNUB: Bradley Cooper's role in "American Sniper" failed to impress SAG voters enough to give him a nod.
Warner Bros.
SNUB: Neither of Marion Cotillard's performances in "Two Days, One Night" or "The Immigrant" were deemed worthy of a SAG Award nomination.
Cinéart
SNUB: Her role on "Masters of Sex" earned her an Emmy nomination but was ignored by SAG on Wednesday morning.
Showtime
SNUB: "Orange is the New Black" received a Comedy Ensemble nomination and co-star Uzo Aduba scored a nod for her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren. Taylor Schilling came up empty handed though.
Netflix
SNUB: In "Two and a Half Men's" final season, SAG failed to recognize Jon Cryer, who has only been nominated for a SAG Award once. Conversely, he's won two Emmys and been nominated seven times for playing Alan Harper on the CBS sitcom.
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SNUB: She received an Emmy nomination in 2014 but Michelle Dockery failed to earn a SAG Award nomination for her role on "Downton Abbey."
PBS
SNUB: Another year without a SAG Award nod for Lena Dunham. The "Girls" star has yet to be nominated.
HBO
SNUB: Laura Dern was left off of the list of supporting actress nominees for her performance in "Wild."
Fox Searchlight Pictures
SNUB: Now in her fourth iteration of "American Horror Story," Jessica Lange was unable to secure a nomination for her role in "Freak Show."
FX
SNUB: After two straight SAG Award nominations, Jeff Daniels' name wasn't called on Wednesday morning. The HBO series, now in its final season, was snubbed in all categories.
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