Successionstar Jeremy Strong calls controversialNew Yorkerprofile 'a betrayal'

“It was painful.

I felt foolish.”

Now the Emmy winner has addressed the story in a newVanity Fairinterview, justifying his passionate work ethic.

“What do I say about it?

You have to free yourself from that.

The 43-year-old star’s new movieArmageddon Timeis directed by James Gray and inspired by the filmmaker’s difficult childhood.

I guess I’d say that it’s all fine.

She also knocked the story for its tone.

“The profile that came out on him was incredibly one-sided,” Chastain wrote.

“Don’t believe everything you read, folks.

Snark sells, but maybe it’s time we move beyond it.”

Hathaway, who appeared alongside Strong inSerenityandArmageddon Time,shared kind words about him.

I find all of these things inspiring (oh, and he’s fun).”