By the time I was in high school, Roe v. Wade had passed, so that was also happening; girls were getting pregnant… — 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
My sister and I fought a lot when we were kids. I was the little bratty sister, and she would kind of… — 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 had never been attracted to younger guys. I had, from my late teens, always liked men who were older than me. — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I think in the past, around the time that method acting became so prevalent, it used to be that American actors were… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I've played parts that were just likable people, and there's a certain pleasure in that. And that's that. — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
My parents were very supportive. They went to every show. And they never told me not to do what I was doing. — 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
