Jessica Biel opens up about hiding personal life while promoting Prime’s new thriller series premiering May 29.

Jessica Biel Opens Up About Privacy Struggles

At the NYC premiere of “The Better Sister,” Jessica Biel got candid about relating to her character’s desire for privacy.

Walking the red carpet Tuesday night, the actress shared how she connects with the complicated woman she portrays in Prime Video’s new thriller series.

“I understand wanting to hide some of my personal life or keep something sacred,” Biel admitted, adding with a laugh that her character handles privacy “in a very dysfunctional way” compared to her own approach.

Finding Personal Connections

Biel explained that finding parallels between herself and her characters makes acting “always cathartic no matter what I’m doing.”

Having been in the spotlight since landing her role in “7th Heaven” at just 14, she knows what it’s like to maintain appearances.

“I can understand sometimes feeling like you have to put on a happy face, or smile and kind of grin and bear it,” she confessed, reflecting on moments from her own past in the public eye.

Sister Rivalry Takes Center Stage

The new thriller pairs Biel with Elizabeth Banks as estranged sisters with a twisted history.

When their shared husband (Biel’s current, Banks’ ex) turns up murdered, both women become suspects as their messy past unravels.

The whodunit explores family secrets and betrayal against a backdrop of scandal, with the sisters’ complicated relationship driving the narrative forward while investigators try to piece together what really happened.

Off-Screen Chemistry

Despite playing rivals on screen, Biel and Banks formed a genuine connection during filming.

“There was nothing anyone ever said that was a negative comment about Elizabeth,” Biel revealed about her co-star.

Banks echoed the sentiment, saying she’d “only ever heard the loveliest things” about Biel before they worked together.

Their natural rapport helped bring authenticity to the complex sister relationship at the heart of the show.

A New Chapter for Biel

The role marks another compelling character in Biel’s evolving career.

At 43, the actress continues seeking challenging parts that allow her to explore different facets of human experience.

Her performance in “The Better Sister” showcases her range as she navigates her character’s public persona versus private reality – something she understands firsthand from years in Hollywood’s spotlight.

Premiere Details

Fans won’t have to wait long to see the drama unfold. All eight episodes of “The Better Sister” drop on Prime Video on Thursday, May 29.

Based on Alafair Burke’s bestselling novel, the adaptation promises to keep viewers guessing until the final revelation.

With its star-studded cast and twisted premise, the series looks set to become Prime’s next binge-worthy thriller.