{
  "id": 12943553,
  "title": "Jessica Chastain Reveals the ‘Painful’ Secret to her Terrifying Smile in Other Mommy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/jessica-chastain-reveals-the-painful-secret-to-her-terrifying-smile",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:41:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/jessica-chastain-reveals-the-painful-secret-to-her-terrifying-smile-in-other-mommy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jessica Chastain divulged the \"painful\" secret behind her unsettling smile in the film Other Mommy, explaining that physical discomfort played a crucial role in achieving her eerie expression. The actress, who stars as both a mother and the malevolent entity haunting her family, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her transformation. According to Chastain, the smile reflects the agony of holding onto someone's skin for an extended period, causing tension within the body. To convey this sensation, she had to maintain a smile while simultaneously keeping the entity's intentions hidden from the child. Demonstrating the smile for the audience, Chastain even shed a tear on cue, showcasing her exceptional acting skills that impressed Kimmel. However, despite the critical acclaim, early reviews for Other Mommy have been largely negative, with viewers describing it as \"silly,\" \"dreadful,\" and \"cringe-worthy.\" As the film's release date approaches, audiences will need to decide whether Chastain's captivating performance will be enough to save the movie from its current reception.",
  "summary": "Jessica Chastain explained how she pulled off the terrifying facial expression she makes as the Other Mommy, saying that physical “pain” was a central part of getting her uncanny smile just right.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}