Allowed Quote by Kirsten Dunst

The performances that I love are ones like Gena Rowlands in 'A Woman Under the Influence,' where women are allowed to be messy and…

— Kirsten Dunst

When I have to do a scene where I feel vulnerable as an actress, I always grow from those experiences, so I welcome them.…

— Laura Prepon

I'm not so fascinated by these ingenue roles. I tend to gravitate towards women in plays or shows or films that are more chaotic…

— Hari Nef

So much is made of good, strong roles for women. Actually, it's really interesting playing vul­nerable people as well.

— Jane Fonda

Actors are sensitive freaks, but it amazes me that it is something that I haven't improved on over the years.

— Katherine Waterston

I've been very lucky with the roles that I've played in that they were wonderful roles for women. They're incredible, flawed characters that I…

— Anya Taylor-Joy

To me idealized characters are so boring to play, especially having grown up in the classical theater. That's a great experience, but as a…

— Annette Bening

Performers are so vulnerable. They're frightened of humiliation, sure their work will be crap. I try to make an environment where it's warm, where…

— Jane Campion

Some actresses seem to thrive on chaos, and I've often wondered if they felt they had to be that way in order to perform…

— Marie Windsor

I think the people who cast films tend to think of me in regard to strong women with integrity and a lot of it…

— Joan Allen

I'm attracted to roles that are unpredictable, and if I can get my hands on something like that, I'm thrilled. I like performances where…

— Timothy Olyphant

I guess the characters I play may be at the more destructive edge of the spectrum, more damaged or whatever, but I find a…

— Lili Taylor