I have much to learn from my daughter Sofia. Her minimalism exposes my limitations: I'm too instinctive and operatic, I put too much heart into my work, I get lost sometimes in bizarre things - it's my Italian heritage.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I know the pressures of being the daughter of a great actress. But it's inspiring. You learn so much that other people don't get to learn until later on. My father being a director, I learnt a real work ethic.
I find the mantle of, she works hard for the money, or, she's overcome so many obstacles a bit overused.
I think I just have a natural operatic aesthetic. I can't help it.
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 woman, especially, you've played a lot of idealized characters. So when you've got someone who has weaknesses as well as strengths, that's interesting.
The essence of my work, and of me, is the softer side of a strong woman, and that goes into a number of different roles.
My talents fall within definite limitations. I am not as versatile an actress as some think.
When I think about somebody like Keira Knightley, whom I don't particularly know, I see somebody who is working hard, really trying to challenge herself and make smart choices in spite of people criticising her size and performances.
I'm very attached to my roots, but I feel Italian more than anything else.
I was constantly being pushed toward a European ideal of what it means to be a classical or opera singer, let's say in the Renata Tebaldi mode. I reject that.
I'm quite low-key - Isabel Marant is one of my favourite designers.