Jessica Chastain recently appeared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ In the show, she spoke about getting the prestigious Juilliard Scholarship. However, she feels bad that she couldn’t seize the opportunity to thank Robin Williams in person. She spotted him years later in a restaurant. Robin Williams was the man who paid for the scholarship. Academy Award Winner, Jessica Chastain, talked about her experience of getting into Juilliard on a scholarship.
When Kelly reminded Jessica that she went on a scholarship that Robin Williams paid for, Jessica instantly revealed that the “Dead Poets Society” star is an incredible human being.
Could Jessica meet Robin Williams?
When Kelly asked Jessica if she had met Robin Williams, Jessica answered that, sadly, she couldn’t meet him. She said the scholarship was great, and she is the first person in her family to attend college. The “Take Shelter” star said it paid for all of her schooling. It also paid her to go home and see her family during Christmas.
Why did Jessica Chastain miss meeting Robin?
Jessica said she wrote a letter yearly to express her most sincere thankfulness to Robin Williams. However, she never got to meet him in person. She told Kelly that she was in La for a meeting with an independent film director at Fred Segel. There she saw Robin Williams walking in the restaurant area. Jessica was super excited and nervous about the thrill of actually meeting Robin in person the moment she saw him.
However, she thought that she would let him enjoy his meal first. She didn’t want to rush over there. How sweet and sensible of her! She continued to tell Kelly that Robin Williams jumped up and ran out in the middle of the meal. Jessica, too, jumped up to rush to him. However, she stopped thinking she might scare him. Jessica further states that she regrets her decision.
She just lost the chance to thank the 63-year-old legendary star. She also said that now she never hesitated to say hi, whenever someone came up to her. She thanks anyone who comes up to her. It stems from a personal wound. She had the chance to meet someone she wanted to talk to, and she didn’t take it.
How were her days at Juilliard?
From the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she completed her education. Then, in 1998, she made her stage debut. She performed Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet” by TheatreWorks. Interestingly, the production persuaded her to audition for the Juilliard School in NYC. There she was soon accepted on a scholarship.The legendary comedian, Robin Williams, funded the scholarship.
She was very anxious during her first year. She was too alert about finishing her program. All this took a toll on her. But then, she engaged herself in reading and watching films. In fact, she participated in a production of The Seagull when she was in her second year. This act rekindled her confidence.
She graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the esteemed school. Robin paid for everything. He is the most beautiful human being. Also, Jessica achieved honourable accolades like a Grammy and a Golden Globe. So it was the right decision to fund her schooling, considering her talents and her successful career.
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