I wanted to make a film - and I've been wanting to do this for 16 years - about life in care, and bring it to the public's attention, because I had never seen anything, on TV or in the cinema, which said: 'This is how it feels to be a kid in care'. Samantha Morton attentionbringcare share on social
Catholicism played such a huge part in my life, I would not have survived without my faith. Samantha Morton catholicismfaithhuge Change image and share on social
For anyone who's been in care, successfully coming through the system is nothing to with money or success; it's the ability to feel love and be loved in return. Samantha Morton abilitycarecome Change image and share on social
On paper, it looks rough, but I had a great childhood. Samantha Morton childhoodgreatpaper Change image and share on social
I have worked very hard on being aware of my childhood but moving forward and not letting it bring me down emotionally. That is a hard thing - especially when you have children of your own and you remember what happened to you at that age. Samantha Morton ageawarebring share on social
I'm an actor. That's what I'm gifted at. It's what makes me breathe. Samantha Morton actorbreathegift Change image and share on social
It's more important for me to feel content than to be famous. Samantha Morton contentfamousfeel Change image and share on social
Everyone wants to look their best, everyone has dreams of wanting to look like something else. But we are who we are. Samantha Morton dreamwant Change image and share on social
I'm not a writer. I think I can write short stories and poetry, but film writing, brilliant film writing, is a talent - you can't just do it like that. Samantha Morton brilliantfilmpoetry Change image and share on social