Critics have a responsibility to put things in a cultural and sociological or political context. That is important. Annette Bening contextcriticcultural Change image and share on social
I feel really lucky that I'm able to pursue the work that I love. I want my children to see that. I want them to have that for themselves, something that they love, that they do, that they pursue in their lives as a way of growing and learning. Annette Bening childfeelgrow share on social
My dad was in the life insurance business, so I learned about selling when I was about 14 because I started working as a secretary. Annette Bening businessdadinsurance Change image and share on social
I have perfected the art of putting my feet on my husband's lap during awards ceremonies so he can rub them. Annette Bening artawardceremony Change image and share on social
I feel very lucky I don't have to be a critic. Annette Bening criticfeellucky Change image and share on social
I always wonder about people's history and their lives, especially people that are a little bit more distant, who obviously have had some kind of a thing, and you know there's some reason why they're not able to connect. It's not because they don't want to. They don't have the ability. Annette Bening abilitybiteconnect share on social
Getting all dressed up and putting on fancy clothes - all of that's a great thing, but oddly, it doesn't really have a lot to do with acting most of the time. Annette Bening actclothedress Change image and share on social
I saw a Shakespeare play when I was - I guess I was in junior high. And I just fell in love with the theater because, for me, it was a combination of big ideas and feeling. Annette Bening bigcombinationfall Change image and share on social
We still want to idealize moms, and sometimes we want to idealize actresses who are moms, too. I know that's something I've experienced, but we're all just doing the best we can and we're all trying to raise our kids and talk to them about everything that needs to be discussed. Annette Bening actressdiscussexperience share on social
My parents were very supportive. They went to every show. And they never told me not to do what I was doing. Annette Bening parentshowsupportive Change image and share on social