Jessica shares stories from her performances in Zero Dark Thirty, The Help, Tree of Life, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, and George and Tammy in this interview about her acting career. She discusses her early interest in acting, her time at Juilliard, and her work as a producer. This Q&A moderated by Jenelle Riley is part of the SAG-AFTRA Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.

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0:00 - Intro
1:08 - SAG Card
2:29 - Oscar Nomination and SAG Award Nomination
2:36 - Upbringing
9:49 - Juilliard
14:31 - Working for John Wells
17:28 - Auditioning
21:01 - Theater Experiences
27:44 - Salomé and Al Pacino
32:38 - Tree of Life (2011)
36:20 - The Help (2011)
39:47 - Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
46:26 - The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)
1:05:33 - Work as a Producer
1:06:46 - Ideal Director
1:09:19 - Most Challenging Role
1:11:07 - George and Tammy (2022)