Acting Quote by Evangeline Lilly
“Ironically, when I hit adolescence, I was approached about modeling and acting all the time. And, for five years, I said, 'No, I'm not interested. I want a simple life, I don't want to be in the spotlight.' Finally, a dear friend said to me, 'Why, when you believe that everything in life happens for a reason, and that everything will lead you to where you need to go, do you ignore this one thing that keeps knocking on your door?' And I gave all these really legitimate reasons. 'Oh, well, it's a very shallow industry. It perpetuates a negative image for women. It's this and it's that, and I don't want any part of it.' And, he looked me in the eye and said, 'I think that's bull. I think you're afraid of your own success, and your strength and your power.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Magazine interview with Evangeline Lilly, 2020
The speaker reflects on rejecting a career in modeling/acting due to fear, realizing it may be self‑sabotage.
In simple terms: Fear of success blocked opportunity.
Key Takeaway
Identify and confront hidden fears.
Themes
career
self‑sabotage
confidence
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- self‑reflection
- overcoming fear
Key Concepts
fear
self‑belief
industry perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear is holding you back?
- How can you test if a fear is rational?
A Different Perspective
May ignore legitimate industry concerns.
![“I am kind of prudish and I have very strict standards about how I present myself. But one of the things that I've always stood by is that women are beautiful and sexy. We shouldn't be afraid of that. [But] we need to make sure that we present that beauty and that sexiness in a way that says we are…” quote by Evangeline Lilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e82/evangeline-lilly-1168_beautiful_i-am-kind-of-prudish-and-i-have-very-str_47681.jpg)
