Globally renowned Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai received praises and appreciation from renowned Hollywood star Jessica Chastain after the two had an encounter in New York earlier this week.

Malal, 25, and the Oscar-winning actress, 46, met during the pre-show of A Doll's House, a Broadway play in which Jessica plays the lead character of Nora.

Following the meeting, the Eyes of Tammy Faye actress took to her Instagram and shared an empowering note for Malala, highlighting her efforts in advocating female rights and freedom.

Jessica Chastain wrote, “Spinning around in my chair during the pre show of @adollshousebway and look who I spotted!!! I was so excited to see @malala, a woman who has been on the forefront of fighting for female rights and freedom.”

The Interstellar actress further added, “this adaptation and our brilliant playwright Amy Herzog has brought so many incredible people to the theatre.”

“Our version of A Doll’s House is the first to be adapted by a woman on Broadway and it is a true honor to play her Nora. Thank you Malala and all of the amazing people who make up our audience. Sad to see this dream end on June 10th.”

“I hope you get a chance to see us before we close, and I hope it may awaken something inside you. It definitely did for me,” she wrote before concluding, “Thank you for coming to our show Malala.”