Faye Dunaway Quotes: Reflections from a Movie Legend
Explore insightful and powerful quotes from iconic actress Faye Dunaway. Discover her thoughts on legendary roles, the craft of acting, and Hollywood.
“I really hate talking about Mommie Dearest (1981). People seem to be obsessed with it. Why do they have to focus so much on a movie I made over 20 years ago? It was not a good time in my life and I wouldn’t want to go through that experience.”
Dick Van Dyke is one of the sweetest, funniest men in the world.
I tried to play Joan Crawford as best I could, but sometimes I could feel her presence in my house at night. It wasn’t pleasant. I felt like Joan wasn’t at rest.
Playing Blanche Dubois in a stage adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire was a fun performance. At the height of the madness, every night I dropped to my knees in one quick movement. Tennessee Williams later told me that I was very brave and adorable, and that my performance was the best he had ever seen.
I loved doing Bonnie and Clyde (1967). That film touched me. I have never felt so close to a character as I did with this one. She was an anxious, nervous, ambitious Southern girl who wanted to get out of where she was. I knew all about wanting to get out, and the way out is not easy.
“Roman Polanski was very self-critical, always forcing things. He was very domineering and made it very clear that he would manipulate our performances. And that kind of approach never worked for me.”
“I will never forget the moment and the feeling I had when I heard my name called at the 49th Academy Awards. It was without a doubt one of the most wonderful nights of my life. The Oscar represented everything I dreamed of as a child.”
“I think I’m a product of the American dream. My mother came from a poor farming family and wanted my brothers and I to do well in life. In fact, we’re the only two people in our family who are professionals now. My brother is a lawyer and I’m an actress. It’s all because of my mother, who always encouraged me to do my best and always strive.”
“I’m very lonely, and I’d like to have a partner in life, if I can find one, of course.”
“I’m really angry at the way they’re treating me and saying I’m too old to play the love interest of men like Jack Nicholson and Clint Eastwood. Why should I play sisters and mothers while Jack and Clint, who are older than me, have lovers half their age?”
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