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“We want to be seen for who we really are, and each person has his own complex story and reasons for doing what they do.”

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Annette Bening

Annette Bening is an American actress born on May 29, 1958. She is renowned for her exceptional performances in films, particularly winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'American Beauty' and being nominated for 'The Aviator'. more

“I think where I've instinctively found myself is that I am somewhat guarded in my public life. Being interviewed or being photographed or just in public attention, I have a certain reserve. But when I'm working I feel like I'm very open. At least I like to believe that I feel like nothing is held back when I'm in front of a camera. That's my job.”

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Author:Annette Bening

“I knew I wanted children in my life. The acting was always in relation to it. Life at home is chaos. They're wonderful. They're such interesting human beings. I just love it. I'm lucky.”

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Author:Annette Bening

“I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly that's true. With the camera so close, you can see right down into your soul, hopefully. So being able to do that in a way is terrifying, and in another way, truly liberating. And I like that about it.”

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Author:Annette Bening

“Choosing the freedom to be uninteresting never quite worked for me.”

Never Quit

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