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When I first watched Bette Davis in 'All About Eve', I was struck by how much I felt that she is Margo Channing and that she's Bette Davis, where she was able to do both, where you're like, 'What an icon.'

Bette Davis was a close friend. She loved to have a good time.

Beauty is subjective: Bette Davis wasn't beautiful, but she was more than beautiful.

One of my favorite movies is Bette Davis in 'All About Eve,' and it is shocking there was no pressure on her to be likable.

I think one of my biggest influences is Bette Davis. I've seen almost every one of her films, and she's been very inspiring to me.

I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That's what makes me interested in them, that they didn't present themselves as idols; they were just doing their jobs.

I was the kid that grew up watching Bette Davis films.

Look, you're either loved or hated. Which is a good thing, as Bette Davis used to say.

Viola Davis is a perfect example of somebody who's so much better than the parts she has the opportunity to play.