# The scene Jessica Chastain refused to shoot until she felt “loved and respected” by a chicken

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-scene-jessica-chastain-refused-to-shoot-until-she-felt-loved-and-respected-by-a-chicken/
- Published: 2026-10-26T00:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T01:10:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-2011-movie-jessica-chastain-had-to-kiss-and-talk-to-a-chicken/

## Key points

- Chastain spoke with and kissed a chicken before filming a scene.
- She wanted to approach the role realistically while respecting the animal.
- *The Help* earned $221 million and received four Oscar nominations.

## Summary

Jessica Chastain asked for time with a chicken before filming a scene in the 2011 drama *The Help*, because she wanted to feel she had treated the animal with care and respect. The story illustrates how her veganism and concern for animals shaped her approach to portraying Celia, who kills a chicken in the film.

Director Tate Taylor said Chastain held and kissed the chicken, apologised to it and told it she loved and respected it before carrying it upside down for the scene. *The Help*, made on a reported $25 million budget, earned $221 million and received four Oscar nominations, including one for Chastain as best supporting actress.

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