Michelle Pfeiffer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michelle Pfeiffer.

Michelle Pfeiffer is an acclaimed American actress and producer. She was born on April 29, 1958, in Santa Ana, California. Pfeiffer began her acting career in the late 1970s and quickly rose to fame for her talent and captivating beauty.

She gained critical recognition for her roles in films like "Scarface" (1983), "The Witches of Eastwick" (1987), and "Married to the Mob" (1988), which showcased her versatility and ability to portray complex characters. Pfeiffer received her first Academy Award nomination for her performance in the romantic drama "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988).

In the 1990s, she delivered memorable performances in movies such as "Batman Returns" (1992), "The Age of Innocence" (1993), and "Scarlet Letter" (1995), further solidifying her status as a leading actress. Pfeiffer received three more Academy Award nominations during this time for her roles in "Love Field" (1992), "The Fabulous Baker Boys" (1989), and "Frankie and Johnny" (1991).

Pfeiffer continued to captivate audiences throughout the 2000s and 2010s with remarkable performances in movies such as "Hairspray" (2007), "Stardust" (2007), and "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017). Her talent and on-screen presence have garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

Off-screen, Pfeiffer is known for her philanthropy and advocacy work, particularly in the areas of environmental conservation and maternal health. She is regarded as one of the most talented and enduring actresses in Hollywood, and her contribution to the film industry has left an indelible mark.

I've never met a person who has more integrity than my husba

I've never met a person who has more integrity than my husband. I respect that. There's his humor and intelligence, too, and he's really cute, all those things - but if you don't respect your partner, you'll get sick of him.

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I worked so hard for so long - I did a lot of movies. I also

I worked so hard for so long - I did a lot of movies. I also worked a lot when my kids were smaller, before they were in school.

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The value of a good education has never left me.

The value of a good education has never left me.

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Education

First of all, plain and simple, you have no real idea of wha

First of all, plain and simple, you have no real idea of what it means to be famous until you become famous. It's a double-edged sword. Obviously there are a lot of amazing things about fame, but there are also a lot of challenging things about it.

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Amazing

I was kind of surprised to learn how controlling I am. I nev

I was kind of surprised to learn how controlling I am. I never thought of myself in that way. I think the root of the control issues is usually fear, because you want to know what's going to be happening at any given moment.

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Fear

For me, getting comfortable with being famous was hard - tha

For me, getting comfortable with being famous was hard - that whole side of it, the loss of anonymity, the loss of privacy. Giving up that part of your life and not having control of it.

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Famous

It takes years for me to trust I know that about myself. A l

It takes years for me to trust I know that about myself. A lot of it is because I am so private, and so reluctant to make myself vulnerable.

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Trust

I do portraits. I usually do live models in a class environm

I do portraits. I usually do live models in a class environment, but I've been painting at home more. I really love the human form, and I love faces. I've tried to do landscapes a few times.

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Home

I do find comedy difficult. I don't know why. Maybe I think

I do find comedy difficult. I don't know why. Maybe I think about it too much. There's a tremendous amount of pressure to be funny.

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Funny

Like all parents, my husband and I just do the best we can,

Like all parents, my husband and I just do the best we can, hold our breath and hope we've set aside enough money for our kid's therapy.

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Hope

Ultimately, I believe the only secret to a happy marriage is

Ultimately, I believe the only secret to a happy marriage is choosing the right person. Life is a series of choices, right?

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Marriage

There's always an imbalance with actors and actresses in the

There's always an imbalance with actors and actresses in the industry. And I think because there are just fewer movies overall being made, it's that trickle down effect.

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Movies

I do think that, at one time, being an actress was the equiv

I do think that, at one time, being an actress was the equivalent almost of being a prostitute. It garnered roughly the same respect. That's changed a lot, thank goodness.

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Respect