It feels like I’m starting to come into my own in terms of where I want to go artistically, toward more complicated, interesting characters.
JESSICA ALBAMy approach to acting now is so different — I’m fearless because I have nothing to lose. Before [children] my identity was wrapped up in every decision — now, I don’t care.
More Jessica Alba Quotes
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Success takes communication, collaboration and, sometimes, failure.
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When I do comedy, I lose all inhibition and introspection. I no longer care.
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I wish I could speak Spanish, because it would be a lot easier to play more interesting roles.
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I’m not one of those women with a really thin body. I have body fat.
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I like to cook. I would probably go to culinary school in France if I had time.
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Some [actors] are really a pain in the ass today. I held out on getting an assistant forever because I didn’t want to seem demanding… or like a pain in the ass. I didn’t want someone working for me to hate me.
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The time I’m not spending with my kid has to be worth it, so when I sat down with my agents after I was ready to go back to work, I told them: It’s all about the directors.
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A parent knows better than any book or “expert” what their kid really needs.
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Honor has to say “please” and “thank you.” Manners are really important.
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Being perfect is being flawed, accepting it, and never letting it make you feel less than your best.
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I’m really good at being sarcastic with guys. That’s the best way to hang out with them, because that’s what guys . They don’t want the quiet, prissy little things.
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I never fit in with my peer group. I never hung out with kids my age – I always wanted to hang out with my mom and her girlfriends.
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I think that people who don’t like animals tend to be selfish, but I’m biased.
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I thought it was my job to give all the boys their first kiss.
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I could have sexual chemistry with vinegar.
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