The 37-year-old actress, who skyrocketed to fame and critical acclaim in the last few years, said her motivation comes from the craft, not the recognition, reported Us magazine.
"I'm a shadow whisperer, I hide in the shadows. I tend to avoid places where I might get photographed... I just don't think of myself as a movie star -- I'm an actress," she said.
Chastain's private life has affected her dating process, as she chooses not to date other celebrities.
"It just puts a magnifying glass on you. If you want to be really famous, then date another famous person. But the fame is not the part of my life that I am excited about."
"I think you have to date someone who understands some aspects of the film industry. I mean, I'm going to be in Northern Ireland kissing Colin Farrell, so I have to date a guy who is really confident in himself and isn't insecure about all of that.
