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Admire Quote by Annette Bening

“When I look at women, older than I am, in their 50s, 60, 70s, 80s, and I see women that I admire, I think, 'Oh, I get it; that's how I'm going to be.' I'm not scared. I want to be that.” quote by Annette Bening
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“When I look at women, older than I am, in their 50s, 60, 70s, 80s, and I see women that I admire, I think, 'Oh, I get it; that's how I'm going to be.' I'm not scared. I want to be that.”

Annette Bening

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vanity Fair, 2015

She expresses admiration for older women, seeing them as role models and sources of confidence, inspiring her own aspirations.

In simple terms: Older women inspire confidence and ambition.

Key Takeaway

Seek role models across generations.

Themes

inspiration age confidence

Mood

hopeful empowering

Type

motivational personal development

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal growth
  • mentorship programs
  • media representation

Key Concepts

role modeling intergenerational mentorship self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who inspires you across age groups?
  • How can you embody that inspiration?
A Different Perspective

May idealize age without acknowledging challenges.

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