I took three years off. I differentiated myself from the industry. Found my identity - sort of... I haven't graduated yet. I'm not legitimately educated yet, but maybe one day. Claire Danes daydifferentiateeducate Change image and share on social
I got an agent when I was 12, and I started working in more amateur productions well before that. But even as a kid, I never felt like a kid actor, you know? I always took myself kind of absurdly seriously. Claire Danes absurdlyactoragent share on social
Growing up, I wanted desperately to please, to be a good girl. Claire Danes desperatelygirlgood Change image and share on social
I like marriage. I feel very secure. It helps when you are in love with the person you are married to. Claire Danes feelhelplove Change image and share on social
People in the CIA, they marry each other. They're like actors! We have to travel without much warning to far-flung places, and it's very hard to communicate what our experiences are like to those in the outside world. Claire Danes actorciacommunicate share on social
My first offer was when I was 12, and it was for a soap opera. And I turned it down because I knew that I was an unformed actor, and I didn't want to develop bad habits. Claire Danes actorbaddevelop Change image and share on social
Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance. Claire Danes balanceconstantnegotiation Change image and share on social
My go-to gifts are scarves from my friend Matin Maulawizada's nonprofit organization, Afghan Hands, which supports disenfranchised women in Afghanistan. In exchange for their beautiful embroidery, the women are given financial aid and classes in math and literacy. The scarves are all stunning and one of a kind. Claire Danes afghanafghanistanaid share on social
Psychology and acting are very closely linked. It's just about studying people and how they work. It can be an incredible discipline and exercise. Claire Danes actcloselydiscipline Change image and share on social
Steve Martin is one of my favorite performers, writers, artists of all time. Claire Danes artistfavoritemartin Change image and share on social