'How about I just play well-written parts?' Jessica Chastain points out how no one ever says men play 'strong characters'

Published: 00:01 GMT, 25 October 2017 | Updated: 00:27 GMT, 25 October 2017

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Jessica Chastain used her very active Twitter account on Tuesday to blast sexist writers who always refer to the characters she plays as 'strong women.'

'Everytime someone writes that I play "strong women" what they're implying is that most women aren't. How about I just play well written parts?' the 40-year-old Women's Marcher - who boasts 2.7M social media followers - tweeted.

'You never read that an actor is known for playing "strong male" characters because it's assumed all men are.'

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Feminist: Jessica Chastain used her very active Twitter account on Tuesday to blast sexist writers who always refer to the characters she plays as 'strong women' (pictured October 16)

In the last year, the two-time Oscar nominee has portrayed Jew savior Antonina Zabinska in The Zookeeper's Wife, cutthroat lobbyist Elizabeth Sloane in Miss Sloane, and warrior Sara in The Huntsman: Winter's War.

'This is an industry rife with racism, sexism and homophobia,' Jessica said at an Elle event last week - according to THR.

'It is so closely woven into the fabric of the business that we have become snowblind to the glaring injustices happening every day.'

Chastain continued: 'I'm so inspired by the women who are far braver than I am, who have come forward with their stories [about Harvey Weinstein] and risked everything to help others. What is important is that the voices of these women do not disappear. We must amplify them.'

The 40-year-old Women's Marcher tweeted: 'Everytime someone writes that I play "strong women" what they're implying is that most women aren't. How about I just play well written parts? You never read that an actor is known for playing "strong male" characters because it's assumed all men are'

Formidable: In the last year, the two-time Oscar nominee has portrayed Jew savior Antonina Zabinska in The Zookeeper's Wife, cutthroat lobbyist Elizabeth Sloane in Miss Sloane, and warrior Sara in The Huntsman: Winter's War (pictured)

Jessica said at an Elle event last week: 'This is an industry rife with racism, sexism and homophobia. It is so closely woven into the fabric of the business that we have become snowblind to the glaring injustices happening every day'

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The Juilliard grad has kept a low profile since her July nuptials and African honeymoon with husband, Italian count Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo.

The Golden Globe winner will next play 'strong' gambling entrepreneur Molly Bloom in Molly's Game, which hits US theaters December 25 and UK theaters December 26.

Aaron Sorkin makes his directorial debut with the poker princess drama, which also stars Kevin Costner, Idris Elba, and Michael Cera.

Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut: The Juilliard grad will next play 'strong' gambling entrepreneur Molly Bloom in Molly's Game, which hits US theaters December 25 and UK theaters December 26