I know the pressures of being the daughter of a great actress. But it's inspiring. You learn so much that other people don't get to learn until later on. My father being a director, I learnt a real work ethic.
Natasha Richardson

The last person they expected to connect with a screenplay was the comedic, blonde actress with the funny voice.
Joey Lauren Adams

I had never even thought I'd be an actress - I was supposed to be a lawyer. But the motivation is the same: when you act, you defend a role; you have to be convincing. It's the same career.
Anne Parillaud

From now on, I approach the cinema as a business woman. I intend to be in more action movies because, apart from Angelina Jolie, no other actress stands out in this genre.
Milla Jovovich

Being an actress is similar to trying to fit in with the popular kids in high school. You're expected to drive the right car, wear the right clothes and say the right things.
Lauren Ambrose

Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer with power... I wouldn't hesitate right this minute to hire a talented woman if the subject matter were right.
Ida Lupino

The thing about acting is you don't want to let on how enjoyable it is or then everybody would want to become an actress. But it really is. It's a pleasure to go and exchange your identity.
Gena Rowlands

I hope Britney doesn't get bummed out that Lindsey is a better singer. It is not Lindsey saying it, it's me. Lindsey would never say that. She's an actress first. It's just a bonus that she can dance and sing.
Virginia Madsen

It was really fun being in Tara's trailer, working on my lines. Tara is such an amazing actress. She's so good at what she does. I learned a lot from watching her.
Carson Daly

I want to do everything right now! This very minute. I am impatient, but yes I have goals. To be a real well-respected actress whom people know they can rely on to do a good job... whether they like me as a person or not!
Lynda Carter

I don't like being compared to anyone or being in a class with someone. I'm a teen actress and therefore I'm competing against Hilary Duff. We're different people like everyone else.
Amanda Bynes

Having my son, I mean, I feel already that it makes me a better actress. Just the feeling and the love that expands in my being is more than I ever thought possible.
Lauren Ambrose

I don't want to be famous as a movie star and have the whole world love me, I want to be a creative actress.
Juliette Lewis

An actor is something less than a man, while an actress is something more than a woman.
Richard Burton

Playing good girls in the 30s was difficult, when the fad was to play bad girls. Actually I think playing bad girls is a bore; I have always had more luck with good girl roles because they require more from an actress.
Olivia De Havilland

I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career.
Angela Bassett

The only thing I like about being an actress is acting.
Elizabeth Ashley

People think that I changed my name. I could've been an actress, a superhero, or a stripper.
January Jones

You can tell when an actor or actress cares about their work. It's really clear.
Jeffrey Katzenberg

As a mother, you feel much more vulnerable. And when you're vulnerable, you're a much better actress.
Kate Beckinsale