As a painter you're responsible yourself, 100 percent. In film, you have the editor, the director, the other actors. It has the advantage of not being solitary. Sylvia Kristel actoradvantagedirector Change image and share on social
I learned so much from other actors and they definitely didn't treat me like some sex bomb or bimbo. I felt fully accepted in the regular movie world. I didn't feel categorised. Sylvia Kristel acceptactorbimbo Change image and share on social
People don't assume John Wayne shoots people and rides a horse on weekends. Sylvia Kristel assumehorsejohn Change image and share on social
Back then I didn't think a woman like that, or a relationship like that, could exist with complete freedom and no jealousy or possessiveness. I thought it sounded too good to be true and I was certainly convinced it wasn't the life for me! Sylvia Kristel backcompleteconvince share on social
I'm very glad to have something to be passionate about. I can't imagine a life without passion. Sylvia Kristel gladimaginelife Change image and share on social
The creams I use are not expensive. Nivea is just as good. Why waste a fortune? Sylvia Kristel creamexpensivefortune Change image and share on social
The film was made in 1973. It was a golden time for people to experiment without risking, for example, AIDS. Today one has to be so much more careful and I don't think a character like that could exist now. Sylvia Kristel aidcarefulcharacter share on social
I am a divorced child, of divided, uncertain background. Within this division I - supposed fruit of their love - no longer exist. It happened nearly forty years ago, yet to me, nothing is sadder than my parents' divorce. Sylvia Kristel agobackgroundchild share on social
I still have agents in France, Los Angeles and Amsterdam who call and suggest parts. I'd love to keep on doing both painting and acting until the end of my days. Sylvia Kristel actagentamsterdam Change image and share on social
Of course it's difficult to top a box office success like Emmanuelle, so it will always be my most important work. But that's nothing to be ashamed of. Sylvia Kristel ashamedboxdifficult Change image and share on social