Jessica Chastain Interviews ‘Unorthodox’ Breakout Shira Haas About Her Netflix Series 

Most people do not know that Shira battled cancer at a young age, had a kidney removed and a bone marrow transplant. This contributed to her slight build, allowing her to play roles that require it. Besides her excellent acting skills, of course. She's actually quite cheerful in her personal life.

It’ll be a crime if she doesn’t get an award for this performance

Shira's performance was beyond outstanding. Her acting was jaw dropping.

The scene where Este is with Yanke for the last time in the hotel room BROKE MY HEART

Shira Haas is such a powerhouse of emotion, forthrightness, and determination in this role. Hopefully we'll see her in more films to come.

If Shira doesn't get all the nominations in all the upcoming television awards ceremonies, I will riot.

First time in a long time I felt like I was watching a real person go through what she did. Her acting was that amazing

Jessica is the most generous and giving actor, it shows on screen and in real life.

She did her role justice. She's special.

This young woman has it all. I mean ALL. I wonder if she even has a clue how phenomenal she is? No one needs to tell her they are proud of her. Just be yourself, Shira Haas. Everywhere to go, including up up Up! thanks so much for your phenomenal performance in Unorthodox. EVERYOne in the show was perfectly cast.

Wow she learned Yiddish for the role?! Anita’s performance was incredible in the series. My mother & I watched the whole thing in one go. Couldn’t take our eyes off her.

She killed the role... Amazing actress

Shira's performance is truly mind-blowing. What a talent!

Yep...Shira is one of those very special artists who literally takes your breath away with her performance. This is her Watershed performance. She is going to take off like a firework now. She is going to be the "it girl" that all the Directors want to work with. Justly deserved.

This series is so exceptional. I really hope she gets recognised with awards as well.

Shira should get some prestigious international award for this role. What a talented, amazing actress. One of a kind.

I’d be shocked if this performance isn’t awarded with an Oscar. Absolutely unbelievable, had me in tears. Wonderful and a must watch!

she deserves an Emmy

Shira did such a great job, that her character became forever cemented in my heart. I love when that happens.

First I saw Shtisel (which blew my mind). The character of Ruchami was mesmerizing to me which is quite an accomplishment if you take into account the outstanding group of collegeas of Shira Haas in that show. So when Unorthodox came out on Netflix I watched it immediately and was taken away by Shira's performance again. In a strange way, her acting has a cathartic quality, which is very rare. So I hope Shira's talent will be nourished and given the right amount of peace and rest to blossom. Be careful, her gifts are rare.