I've gone into auditions and I think they have an assumption about me when they see my photo and then I open my mouth and they say, 'Where exactly are you from? And you were born in Ethiopia? But you're… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I've gone into auditions and I think they have an assumption about me when they see my photo and then I open my mouth… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I'm not in any rush to get anywhere. There's a pressure on actors to get somewhere before it's over. But everyone wants longevity, don't… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
If people want to invade your privacy, they want to invade your privacy. I find it chilling, and I find it awful, and it… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I grew up in an area of Ireland where there weren't many black or mixed-race children. But I never had any hassle; maybe I've… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
When you work with directors who really love actors, who love their contribution, it feels amazing. But sometimes when you work with directors, you… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I didn't become an actor to make money. And I didn't become an actor to be famous - though people always gasp if you… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I like connecting with people, and that's what good art is: a point of connection. There's nothing better, on stage or on film. — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I grew up in a lot of different places, so I pick up accents pretty quickly. — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
You don't come to see a Greek play and not want blood and gore and depth of feeling from your boots up. — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
Ninety percent of my roles, I've had to fight for. It's only a really small percentage of people who get handed roles. But that… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
I am not hugely famous; I am not a name. For me, it's not the size of the role, it's the material and the… — Ruth Negga Copy Share Image
