Getting all dressed up and putting on fancy clothes - all of that's a great thing, but oddly, it doesn't really have a lot to do with acting most of the time. — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I do have to take care of myself, not only because I'm in the movies, just for mental health reasons. I exercise for me.… — Annette Bening Copy Share
We all get lost along the way, but hopefully we figure out some sort of path. It helps if you can imagine the process… — Annette Bening Copy Share
One of the things on a very practical level as an actor or actress is that when you do a play, you do the… — Annette Bening Copy Share
We want to be seen for who we really are, and each person has his own complex story and reasons for doing what they… — Annette Bening Copy Share
I don't see myself as competing with other actresses. I mean, I went through a time when I was in New York, and I… — Annette Bening Copy Share
I'm lucky: almost all my family has lived to be very old. I have one grandfather who lived to be 100. — Annette Bening Copy Share
It's always tricky to watch yourself, always. When I first had to watch myself, it was really hard because I'd done quite a few… — Annette Bening Copy Share
Why I love acting is that it's totally subjective and I like that. I like that. — Annette Bening Copy Share
Somebody said something really smart: It's like you end up being the defense attorney for your role. Your job is to defend their point… — Annette Bening Copy Share
Anybody who has children and children who are well feels a sense of responsibility towards parents and kids and families that are struggling and… — Annette Bening Copy Share
I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly… — Annette Bening Copy Share
