Comedy often comes at the expense of others, and to do that smartly, you don't want to make fun of vulnerable people. You want to make fun of people in power, and so you need to really understand the dynamics of power. Elizabeth Banks comedydynamicexpense share on social
My father is a huge horse racing fan, so I was introduced to the sport long before 'Seabiscuit.' But the role made me an even bigger fan. Horse racing is one of my favorite sports. Elizabeth Banks bigfanfather Change image and share on social
Normally for photo shoots I get a full wax, some tanning, a facial. Elizabeth Banks facialfullphoto Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very small town, but it happened to be in western Massachusetts, where there were a lot of gay people. I remember my aunt going to a gay wedding when I was 11, and I thought it was the coolest thing. Elizabeth Banks auntcoolgay share on social
I try not to repeat myself too often, but it's a gamble. 'Fred Claus' had three Oscar winners in it. No business - it was a bad movie. Elizabeth Banks badbusinessclaus Change image and share on social
Some big actresses told me a few things that inspired me. One said that the biggest challenge for a female actress was to make sure they are not profoundly bored. Another told me to just do whatever you want - do anything. Elizabeth Banks actressbigbore share on social
I went to drama school. I'm classically trained; I studied Shakespeare, blah blah blah. But I always preferred to do Oscar Wilde, or Shakespeare's comedies over his dramas. Elizabeth Banks blahclassicallycomedy Change image and share on social
I'm a good role model. I have an amazing marriage, and it will be long lasting. I think I'm a good mom. I could run for office, no problem, because there are no skeletons in my closet. Elizabeth Banks amazeclosetgood Change image and share on social
When I was coming up, it was the golden age. It was Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan, and Reese Witherspoon was starting. You really had, 'Who is America's Next Sweetheart?' every couple of years. And then this sort of bromance slacker thing took over. Elizabeth Banks ageamericabromance share on social
My father always made an amazing meatloaf, and I've inherited his skill. Leftover meatloaf in a sandwich? Come on! Elizabeth Banks amazefatherhave Change image and share on social
