Maggie Gyllenhaal

“I'm interested in the things that are really messy and complicated and difficult.”

“I've learned that you can't be a trailblazer and a people-pleaser at the same time.”

“I feel like my secret magic trick that separates me from a lot of my peers is the bravery to be messy and confused.”

“The work that is truly revolutionary is the work that is honest.”

“There's this idea of a 'strong woman' as a woman who is not vulnerable. That is not my idea of a strong woman.”

“I've realized that I'm more important than food is. I love a big slice of pizza, but I love myself more.”

“Feminism is not a dirty word. It does not mean you hate men... it means you believe in equality.”

“I think that it's a really strange and weirdly arrogant thing to want to be a celebrity.”

“For me, the most interesting and challenging things are that which are not perfect.”

“I think it's one of the most radical things you can do, to be honest about your own feelings.”

“I’ve always been drawn to stories about women who are not perfect, because I’m not perfect, and I don’t know any women who are.”

“What I look for in a role is the opportunity to grow.”

“I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in the world. And I mean that.”

“It's a mistake to think that you can be a visionary in your work and not be a visionary in your life.”

“Acting is a great way to get to know yourself.”