You've got to keep taking certain risks, because my priority is in acting, it's not in movie stardom.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
As I got older, with my work, I became aware of the responsibility of film, and I feel one of the best ways I can apply myself as an actor, is to go beyond movie stardom and celebrity.
I don't put the pressure on myself to be a very successful movie star. I want to enjoy being an actor and I want to be challenged by the roles I take.
Otherwise, to be a movie star, it's a lot of compromise and also a lot of headaches. You can't do what you want. You become a prisoner of your fame. This happened to me in France and I don't want it.
Your choices are very important. The only thing you have as actors are your choices: the option to say no to something. You don't want to take on a really bad job and be terrible in something - especially in film, because if you're bad in it, you're bad in it forever.
I think it's a bigger risk following a part that plays up your looks than it is to try and carve out a career as an actor.
I am not going to do a film based on a bad scenario just to make a big Hollywood film or work with Hollywood stars.
As an actor with a star status, I can't restrict myself to one type of films and roles.
Actors are an insecure breed. It's hard to have your career depend upon other people's opinions of what you do.
I had never done any serious acting before, but I decided that it was a chance that I should take.
Acting is a win-win situation. There is no risk involved. That's why I get tired of hearing actors who try to make out that there's a downside to it. Fame is an odd thing. It bugs you a little bit, but it's really not bad.