I think there has only been one time in my entire career that I've ever gone back to shoot a scene. And it was a scene that, when we were shooting it, we knew that it wasn't working. We knew there was a disagreement between the actor and director. So, we went back. Melissa Leo actorbackcareer share on social
I am a smoker, I'm ashamed to say. I had given it up for many years, then picked it up again. It's a horrible habit. I struggle with myself all the time. And I love to smoke. Melissa Leo ashamedhabithorrible Change image and share on social
Ever since Marilyn Monroe was transformed from one of the prettiest girls you could ever hope to see into an icon, everyone has been trying to repeat that icon. And now the entire industry is filled with, and by and large run by, wannabes. Melissa Leo entirefillgirl share on social
Well, I don't think of myself as a feminist at all. As soon as we start labeling and categorizing ourselves and others, that's going to shut down the world. Melissa Leo categorizefeministlabeling Change image and share on social
I'm very old-school. I like a director to direct me. I like to be the actor. Melissa Leo actordirectdirector Change image and share on social
I do get a fair amount of scripts; I got 'Frozen River' kinda just that way. I have a hard time turning my back on anybody who says they have something for me. Melissa Leo amountbackfair Change image and share on social
There were not enough women like Kay on TV and now there are none. Melissa Leo kaywoman Change image and share on social
You know, when I got started on television in the '80s, you would go to the costume department, and if you were a female they put you into a skirt. And you had a pocketbook, usually a shoulder bag. Melissa Leo 80sbagcostume Change image and share on social
People often expect me to be something other than what I am. Melissa Leo expectpeople Change image and share on social
