Winona Ryder Quotes

A collection of quotes by Winona Ryder.

Winona Ryder is an American actress who rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Born on October 29, 1971, in Winona, Minnesota, her birth name is Winona Laura Horowitz. Ryder developed a passion for acting at a young age and began her career in the field when she was only a teenager.

Her breakthrough role came in 1988 when she starred in the critically acclaimed film "Beetlejuice." This was followed by her portrayal of a goth teenager in the cult classic "Heathers" (1988), which solidified her status as a talented and versatile actress. Throughout the 1990s, Ryder delivered acclaimed performances in films such as "Edward Scissorhands" (1990), "The Age of Innocence" (1993), and "Little Women" (1994), earning herself Academy Award nominations for the latter two.

Ryder's acting skills, along with her unconventional beauty and quirky personality, made her a beloved figure in the film industry. Her career faced a setback in the early 2000s due to personal struggles, but she made a successful comeback in the mid-2010s with her notable role in the series "Stranger Things."

Throughout her career, Ryder has earned numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for "Best Supporting Actress" for her performance in "The Age of Innocence." She continues to be a respected and admired figure in the entertainment industry, known for her captivating performances and unique on-screen presence.

But I've always felt a need to have a life which is complete

But I've always felt a need to have a life which is completely separate - at least as far as possible - from the kind of illusory lifestyle that comes with being a celebrity.

Life

It's really good to be able to think about past loves withou

It's really good to be able to think about past loves without having a pit in my stomach, or cringing or feeling heart-broken, or like they hate you. Don't you think?

Love

You've got to grow up sometime.

You've got to grow up sometime.

Teen

It's an indication of how cynical our society has become tha

It's an indication of how cynical our society has become that any kind of love story with a sad theme is automatically ridiculed as sentimental junk.

Sad

It's also a question of finding good material and interestin

It's also a question of finding good material and interesting roles. I'm not the only actress out there, and good parts just don't fall into your lap that easily. But I like most of the films I've made recently and so I'm pretty positive about the future.

Positive

I have this sense that I didn't really start growing up unti

I have this sense that I didn't really start growing up until my twenties.

Teen

I think I'm learning to be bolder in my career choices and b

I think I'm learning to be bolder in my career choices and be more confident in my personal life. I haven't always felt very secure as an individual, but now I feel I certain confidence and sense of self that gets me through the day a lot better than before.

Learning

Weird people follow you in the streets, you can't sit alone

Weird people follow you in the streets, you can't sit alone in a restaurant or a cafe and read a book in peace, and I think everybody values those moments of being alone.

Alone

My dad took me to all the best rock and punk shows when I wa

My dad took me to all the best rock and punk shows when I was growing up and music has always been a part of my life. So I'm very interested in the music scene and I suppose that's why I've ended up going out with musicians. Dave Pirner is still one of my best friends.

Dad

People think that they just want movies like Pretty Woman, w

People think that they just want movies like Pretty Woman, when really they -- at least the ones that I know personally -- have been waiting for something that doesn't completely insult them.

Insults