I don't see myself as having to compete with younger actresses; I don't feel that. Annette Bening actresscompetefeel Change image and share on social
When I started, I was a theater actress, and there were roles that I couldn't imagine not playing, like Rosalind in 'As You Like It.' I used to think I would die if I could play that. But then I started doing movies, and I had children, and I moved to Los Angeles. And now I kind of can't remember what those roles would be. Annette Bening actressangeleschild share on social
I do have to take care of myself, not only because I'm in the movies, just for mental health reasons. I exercise for me. You know, maybe it would be nice to not have to do that in order to feel good, but I do. I feel like I have to, to feel good. To clear my head and all of that, so. Annette Bening careclearexercise share on social
It's hard to make a living in this business. Unions aren't as strong as they used to be. For a journeyman actor - someone who doesn't have a famous name but has consistent work in theater or film or TV - it has become harder to get through, harder to raise a family. Annette Bening actorbusinessconsistent share on social
I love the craft of acting, I love learning, I love everything that comes with the new project; the whole process is totally intoxicating to me. Annette Bening actcraftintoxicate Change image and share on social
With movies, so much of it is, 'Who is the human being that is going to be directing it?' Because it is their medium. In a way, you are serving the director, and when it is someone that you feel you can have a lot of confidence in, it can make a big difference. Annette Bening bigconfidencedifference share on social
I like things that I feel comfortable in. Annette Bening comfortablefeelthing Change image and share on social
I'm still very critical of myself in film. Annette Bening criticalfilm Change image and share on social
If you can open people's hearts first, then maybe people's minds get opened after that. Annette Bening heartmindopen Change image and share on social
When I watch my kids, and I see the primal level at which the sibling relationships are formed, then I completely understand what these unresolved adult sibling problems are based on. You know, 'Mom liked you better' and, 'You got your own room and I didn't.' Annette Bening adultbasecompletely share on social