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“I hate being looked at. Can't stand it. I know, I know - I picked the wrong career. I should have been a doctor. If you play certain parts you have this nice face painted on you, and then you have feel as if you have a responsibility to this idea of being beautiful. I hate that about our business.” quote by Lena Headey
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“I hate being looked at. Can't stand it. I know, I know - I picked the wrong career. I should have been a doctor. If you play certain parts you have this nice face painted on you, and then you have feel as if you have a responsibility to this idea of being beautiful. I hate that about our business.”

Lena Headey

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing body image and career choices, 2020

Expresses frustration with being objectified in entertainment, wishing for a more meaningful profession like medicine.

In simple terms: Hate being objectified, desire purpose.

Key Takeaway

Seek work aligning with personal values.

Themes

body image career regret beauty standards industry pressure

Mood

discontent reflective

Type

personal critical

When to use this quote

  • acting
  • media industry
  • career counseling

Key Concepts

identity self‑esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you redefine success beyond appearance?
  • What steps could you take toward a new career?
A Different Perspective

Industry may resist change.

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