I think that all of us are 5-year-olds and we don't want to be embarrassed in the schoolyard. I've gone through things in my life. People say it must be so hard to do it in the public eye, but the truth is, when you go through hard things, it's just hard. Helen Hunt embarrasseyehard share on social
I think if my daughter was interested in acting, I would find ways for her to act in theater that has to do with her school or a kids' improvisational thing. There are ways to do it where you're not on a movie set with 60 adults, which I loved at the time, but as a parent, I don't know that I'd be dying to put her in that spot. Helen Hunt actadultdaughter share on social
I've always had to force myself to make friends and speak to people. My parents were quiet, and it took me a while to get used to the fact that people talk about their feelings, their problems. Helen Hunt factfeelingforce Change image and share on social
I know you're always supposed to want more of everything. But in truth, I'm having a nice ebb and flow of being in my daughter's life every day and getting to keep my work life alive. I'm not nominated for ten thousand everythings every minute, but I am acting and telling stories I love. Helen Hunt actalivedaughter share on social
We all feel disabled in some way. We all feel imperfect. It's hard to be looked at for various reasons. Helen Hunt disablefeelhard Change image and share on social
I think I have more of a director's brain than an actor's brain, in a way. Helen Hunt actorbraindirector Change image and share on social
I worked before I had my daughter, enough for three actresses. Helen Hunt actressdaughterwork Change image and share on social
It's very healing to me to be a very present mother. I hope that it's also good for her. But it's definitely good for me. Helen Hunt goodhealhope Change image and share on social
I usually don't read things written about me and I certainly don't read things if they are inappropriate. Helen Hunt inappropriatereadthing Change image and share on social
I've been offered a couple of shows that have been very successful, but they weren't right for me. It has to be something I could be excited about for a long time. Helen Hunt coupleexcitehave Change image and share on social