Anybody who has children and children who are well feels a sense of responsibility towards parents and kids and families that are… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
Our children see us a certain way, and we want to be seen by them in a certain way. I certainly want… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
It's kind of a mystery to me, as far as my own life experiences and what I've witnessed - why some people… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
People always ask us women about how we balance our lives. Rarely do they ever ask men this but we are asked… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
When I started, I was a theater actress, and there were roles that I couldn't imagine not playing, like Rosalind in 'As… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I feel really lucky that I'm able to pursue the work that I love. I want my children to see that. I… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
When I watch my kids, and I see the primal level at which the sibling relationships are formed, then I completely understand… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
It used to be the one or the other, right? You were the 'bad girl' or the 'good girl' or the 'bad… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I knew I wanted children in my life. The acting was always in relation to it. Life at home is chaos. They're… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
There's love for your parents, your family, your spouse, your partner, your friends, but the nature of the connection you have with… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I never speak for my husband, and I never speak for my children. It's a rule. Believe me, it is. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Why I love acting is that it's totally subjective and I like that. I like that. — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
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 Image
