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“I love the ups and downs and the eccentricities of my career. The worst movies have produced some of the best friendships.”

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Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams

Olivia Williams, born on July 26, 1968, is a renowned British actress. Throughout her career in film, she has gained widespread recognition for her exceptional acting skills. Williams has played significant roles in several well-known films, including 'The Da Vinci Code' and the 'Harry Potter' series. more

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“It was fine when I was single and childless. Carrying the responsibility of screwing up your kids at the same time is huge. I remember when I got Peter Pan, and I told my mom and dad and my friends I was leaving - again, I was cast way late on - in the next two days to go to Australia for four months, and they all went "Bye! See you in four months!" But no one said "We need you," and I really knew that it was time to think about someone else for a change.”

“I want us to invest in you. I want us to invest in your future. That means jobs in infrastructure, in advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology, clean, renewable energy, and small business, because most of the new jobs will come from small business. We also have to make the economy fairer. That starts with raising the national minimum wage and also guarantee, finally, equal pay for women's work.”