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Jessica Chastain’s Tammy Faye Will Make You Cry With Joy

TIFF 2021

There’s controversy over prosthetics and fat suits. But once the mascara streaks, you’re on board with Chastain’s performance as the emotional pop-culture (and spiritual) figure.

Kevin Fallon
Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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