Actors Quote by Viola Davis
![“[Denzel Washington] was rustling with something and when he came back it was with a word about loving myself and the body that I'm in because I was still going on and on about the weight thing. I just liked that, because what people don't understand is that so much of what blocks us as actors is…” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/567/viola-davis-1174_actors_denzel-washington-was-rustling-with-some_2745558.jpg)
“[Denzel Washington] was rustling with something and when he came back it was with a word about loving myself and the body that I'm in because I was still going on and on about the weight thing. I just liked that, because what people don't understand is that so much of what blocks us as actors is so personal.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Acting Craft, 2022
Personal authenticity is crucial for actors; self‑acceptance fuels performance.
In simple terms: Actors need self‑acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal truth in your work.
Themes
acting
self‑acceptance
authenticity
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
inspirational
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- theatre workshops
- coaching sessions
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology of performance
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑love affect your art?
- What blocks personal authenticity?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult for those with trauma.
![“Denzel [Washington] just knows the actor. He knows the process, and you don't often get that.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/266/viola-davis-1174_actors_denzel-washington-just-knows-the-actor-h_350039.jpg)
![“I think that's why August [Wilson] named her Rose [in "Fences"]; I really do. She's a rose in her sweetness and her kindness and in everything else, even her anger towards the end.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bcf/viola-davis-1174_august_i-think-that-s-why-august-wilson-named-h_157231.jpg)
