Character Breakdown: TAMMY FAYE Cast Unpacks Their Roles

The makeup is transformative, but it's really the humanity that shines through

Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, and Cherry Jones star in the biopic "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." The film follows the rise and fall of Tammy Faye Bakker, a televangelist who was known for her big hair, heavy makeup, and bubbly personality.

Chastain, who plays Tammy Faye, said she was drawn to the role because it gave her the opportunity to explore the complex and contradictory character of a woman who was both beloved and reviled.

"She was a woman of great faith, but she also made some very bad choices," Chastain said. "I wanted to understand what motivated her, and what made her so fascinating to people."

Garfield, who plays Tammy Faye's husband, Jim Bakker, said he was impressed by Chastain's performance. "She really captures Tammy Faye's essence," he said. "She's so funny and charismatic, but she also has a lot of depth and vulnerability."

Jones, who plays Tammy Faye's mother, Rachel Chapman, said she was also impressed by Chastain's performance. "She's a real chameleon," Jones said. "She can transform herself into any character, and she always brings a lot of humanity to her roles."

The cast of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" spent months preparing for their roles. They studied archival footage of Tammy Faye and her family, and they talked to people who knew her. The cast also worked closely with the film's makeup and hair designers to create the iconic looks of the characters.

The makeup and hair in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" is transformative, but it's really the humanity that shines through. The cast gives nuanced and sympathetic performances that bring the characters to life.