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“I don't consider myself very brave in any sense. I'm interested in this kind of behavior. My job is to try to make it realistic and emotionally resonant. That's the most challenging thing, to bring emotional resonance to what you do as an actor.”

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Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore is an accomplished American actress known for her exceptional performances in film and theater. Born on December 3, 1960, Moore began her career in the 1980s and has won numerous awards for her work, including an Academy Award. more

“When I started out, the most terrifying thing was when I had to be very, very emotional in front of lots of people. Now I've kind of learned that it is very important to keep talking all day, keep making jokes, and be connected with people, and be present. It's very important for me to be absolutely present in order to be emotional. I learned that is sort of the way I need to be.”

People Way Needs Kind Important Order Talking Fronts Emotional Jokes Connected Keep Talking

Author:Julianne Moore

“When I was younger, I thought I had to shut myself off, work really hard to cry. I learned after a while that that's just not... You know, often in life, you cry when you're caught off-guard. That's where I need to be when I'm acting, too.”

Knows Needs Hard Acting Cry Caught

Author:Julianne Moore

“If you are at odds with the director, neither one of you is going to get anywhere. You really do have to be able to make both of you happy.”

Ifs Able Directors Odds

Author:Julianne Moore

“I wanted to show how lightness was possible in the 1960s, but how life is more difficult in the 2000s.”

Shows Wanted Life Is Difficult 1960s Lightness

Author:Christophe Honore