Most women would say they relate to 'Hedda Gabler' - there's a part of her in them. Ibsen was writing about a deep ambivalence that many women feel about domesticity. I think about myself and friends of mine - we have some of Hedda's qualities and traits. Annette Bening ambivalencedeepdomesticity share on social
I knew I wanted children in my life. The acting was always in relation to it. Life at home is chaos. They're wonderful. They're such interesting human beings. I just love it. I'm lucky. Annette Bening actbeingchaos Change image and share on social
Acting is not about being famous, it's about exploring the human soul. Annette Bening actexplorefamous Change image and share on social
I still remember the five points of salesmanship: attention, interest, conviction, desire and close. Annette Bening attentioncloseconviction Change image and share on social
The time I spend with my kids informs every fiber of who I am. Annette Bening fiberinformkid Change image and share on social
I act, but I am a mother first and wife second. Annette Bening actmotherwife Change image and share on social
I had never been attracted to younger guys. I had, from my late teens, always liked men who were older than me. Annette Bening attractguylate Change image and share on social
I never thought my private life would be newsworthy. Annette Bening lifenewsworthyprivate 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