After Jessica Chastain complained that her $15 refund from the airline wasn’t enough, many criticized her.
The famous actress said she boarded the six-hour JetBlue flight with husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, but was disappointed to discover that the entertainment system was not working. Ms. Chastain complained to JetBlue management, and the company provided her with a $15 credit. But that wasn’t enough, and she became even more dissatisfied with the issue, which led some fans to tell the star that she was being snobby, especially when it came to timing.
A JetBlue Airways service representative responded to Chastain’s rant on Twitter, reminding the actress that she had already received a refund. Chastain responded by saying the airline’s $15 refund is not enough. She expressed her dissatisfaction by pointing out that the flight cost $1,500 and the credit was only 1% of the amount she paid.
The agent then asked the famous actress to send a direct message if she wanted JetBlue to further investigate the matter, which apparently irritated the actress even more. She told the agent that she was a TrueBlue account holder and a loyal customer, but the agent responded that there wasn’t much else he could do.
SANTA MONICA, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Jessica Chastain attends the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards held on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images)
It was then that fans began to criticize the actress for refusing the offer, considering her wealth and privileges.
One social media user wrote, “People in North Carolina just watched their loved ones and homes washed away, but the real tragedy was that Jessica Chastain (net worth $50 million) had a functioning TV on her plane. “I didn’t do that,” he wrote. Thoughts and prayers. ”
While North Carolinians just watched their loved ones and homes washed away, the real tragedy was that Jessica Chastain (net worth $50 million) didn’t have a functioning TV on the plane. . Thoughts and prayers. https://t.co/GsJAHw8NSi
— Chet Cannon (@Chet_Cannon) October 11, 2024
Actress Jessica Chastain fought for equal pay for Octavia Spencer.
Also, Jessica Chastain: I’m a member of the VP Club, so I’m entitled to more than the $15 credit that others receive.
— Ben ⚾🎣🐕🐈🍺 (@WyattBEarp) October 11, 2024
Another Twitter user mocked the star for thinking she had more rights than the average person.
“I’m a VP Club member so I’m entitled to more than the $15 credit that others get,” the user wrote.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 27: Actress and producer Jessica Chastain at the “Memory” Premiere during the 71st San Sebastian Film Festival on September 27, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain Attended. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage) Getty Images
While some fans came to Chastain’s defense, saying they too were upset, the bulk of the reaction included people calling Chastain “embarrassing” and “tone-deaf.” (Related article: Billionaire actress Cate Blanchett comes under fire for claiming she’s ‘middle class’)
What do you think about this interaction?
