Emmy Rossum

“Feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like. I promise.”

“It's not about being a size 0. It's about being healthy and fit.”

“I know it's a very human thing to say 'that's not fair.' But life isn't fair, you know.”

“I'm a storyteller. That's what I do.”

“Confidence is key. Sometimes, you need to pop your collar and go out and strut your stuff.”

“I think that it's important for every single person, no matter what they do in life, to participate in the artistic process.”

“I don't think you can be a good actor if you get too affected by fame. You know, you're always going to be a little bit self-conscious, but you can't let it take over.”

“It's a good thing to be a woman; it's a good thing to be a different color; it's a good thing to be gay.”

“I've always been an actress, but I didn't know what it was called.”

“The older I get, the more I appreciate my mom.”

“I feel like I'm a much better person when I'm developing my imagination and my innocence and my vulnerability.”

“I want to be the kind of person who is not afraid to be alone.”

“Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear.”

“I think it’s important to find the little things in everyday life that make you happy.”

“I want to be challenged, I want to keep learning and be a better actress.”

“I'm a very big foodie, I'm a big cook.”

“I feel like I'm a character actress, and this is the first time I've gotten to play a character that is a lead.”

“Femininity is a strength, not a weakness.”

“I'm not a party girl. I'm a nerd.”

“Beauty is not about being perfect. It's about celebrating your imperfections.”