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“As an actor you have total rights to privacy and mystery, whatever your sexuality, whatever you do. I don't see why that has to be something you discuss openly because you do something in the public eye. I have no understanding of why we turn actors into celebrities.”

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Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw is a distinguished British actor celebrated for his versatile performances across film, television, and theater. Born on October 14, 1980, he has garnered critical acclaim for his roles in a wide array of genres, demonstrating his capacity to portray complex characters with depth and subtlety. more

“I don’t think that actors are necessarily any more uncomfortable in their skin than anyone else. I suppose I feel more comfortable in my skin now, but you’re always playing a character, aren’t you? You tell different versions of yourself to different people and vice versa. Here, or in the photo shoot or wherever, it’s a representation of you. It’s not you-you. That’s how you get through it.”

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Author:Ben Whishaw

“For me, it's important to keep a level of anonymity.”

Important Levels Anonymity

Author:Ben Whishaw

“For April Fools Day, someone played a really cruel joke on me. They stole ALL my mirrors and I had to go hours without seeing myself. I mean, I couldn’t even do my daily affirmations. What kind of world is this? I tell you, it’s artists like myself that really suffer.”

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“Sometimes I think to myself, what should James Franco say next? And then it comes to me. Boobs.”

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Author:James Franco