Annette Bening Net Worth

Annette Bening's Quotes

• The movie business is tough. It's driven by economics and economics are about trying to get a lot of people into the theater. That's the reality of the business, the culture we're in.
• I think where I've instinctively found myself is that I am somewhat guarded in my public life. Being interviewed or being photographed or just in public attention I have a certain reserve. But when I'm working I feel like I'm very open. At least I like to believe that I feel like nothing is held back when I'm in front of a camera. That's my job.
• [on working with Michel Hazanavicius in The Search (2014)] I knew The Artist (2011) of course, shot in L.A. It's a marvelous film. I was very impressed when I learned the director was preparing such a different film. It's very brave of Michel to have taken the time to throw himself into such a project. Michel is very direct, unpretentious. It's very easy to communicate with him, as it is with Bérénice [Bejo]. Both are professionals who, like me, also like to have fun. Even during the most serious moments there's always a place for laughter. They have a real love of life and a great curiosity towards the world. Me too. We had some excellent times together. I was delighted to be part of such an important film.
• I still remember the five points of salesmanship: attention, interest, conviction, desire and close.
• I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly that's true. With the camera so close, you can see right down into your soul, hopefully. So being able to do that in a way is terrifying, and in another way, truly liberating. And I like that about it.

Interesting Facts about Annette Bening

1. While Bening is a Democrat, she publicly criticized Hillary Clinton's 2000 bid for a seat in the Senate representing New York as the work of an opportunist.
2. Studied at San Diego Mesa College, and completed her drama degree at San Francisco State University. Studied at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and joined its acting company.
3. Siblings: Jane (b. 1953), Brad (b. 1955) and Byron (b. 1957).
4. Attended and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, California, where she studied drama (1975).
5. Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1990" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 42.
6. Was the first choice to play the role of Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty (1999).
7. At 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991), host Billy Crystal introduced Bening by saying, "She'll soon be appearing as none other than Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992)," a role that the studio gave to Michelle Pfeiffer when Bening became pregnant.
8. Sister-in-law of actress/producer/director/writer Shirley MacLaine.
9. Aunt of actress Sachi Parker.
10. Has four children with Warren Beatty: K.E.B.B. (b. January 8, 1992), Benjamin Beatty (b. August 23, 1994), Isabel Beatty (b. January 11, 1997), and Ella Beattie (b. April 8, 2000).
11. Has appeared on The Sopranos (1999) as herself and was married to actor John Heard in the episode.
12. She said that her idols are Helen Mirren, Frances McDormand, Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Bergman.
13. Has appeared in three films directed by Mike Nichols: Postcards from the Edge (1990) (in a bit part), Regarding Henry (1991) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).
14. Was the subject of an urban legend claiming that she had been the model for the Columbia Pictures logo. This rumor was untrue but so widespread that Bening, herself, told Roger Ebert that she believed it to be true.
15. Was nominated for Broadway's 1987 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Coastal Disturbances.".
16. Hired to play the romantic lead on the sitcom Just in Time (1988). After the first table read, the producers fired her saying they "wanted to move the character in a new direction." She was replaced by Patricia Kalember.
17. During an early part of her career in New York, she auditioned for a role on the soap opera Loving (1983). A screen test was offered, and after thinking about it, she declined to pursue the matter.
18. Former board member of the small Los Angeles theater company "The Actors' Gang.".
19. Shortly after Bugsy (1991) wrapped up production, Annette learned she was pregnant with hers and Warren's son, K.E.B.B..
20. She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California in November 10, 2006.