Annette Bening

Annette Carol Bening (born 29 May 1958) is an American actress. In a career spanning over four decades, she has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globes as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, and four Academy Awards.

Bening in 2011

Quotes

From interview with The Hollywood Reporter Actress Roundtable (2011)

• Creativity is really about excess. And when you want to make something there is a kind of obsession that has to come with it in a healthy way, in a way that is intoxicating, you are engulfed by something.
  • THR Actress Roundtable 2011, at 23 Min 01 Sec

• Sometimes just wanting to do a good role, a great role, isn't a good enough reason to do it.
  • THR Full Oscar Actress Roundtable 2017, at 9 Min 19 Sec