Remember Nicole Kidman's cute toothy smile? Where oh where has it gone? It pains me to think that she may have lost her footing. She was such a strikingly confident and original person. Perhaps "Hollywood" has gotten the best of her? Perhaps she should have gone off to Australia and stayed there...out of the press and away from the soulless shit being spewed in rags and on blogs. Oh damn. This looks bad for me. Believe me, I am not being snarky. But why did she feel she had to puff up her lips? Why does she recently appear so cold, guarded and unengaged?
As an actor, how do you navigate "Showbusiness" on your own terms? What would you do? What would I do?
First of all, know there will be some compromise. It's okay to play the game a bit. It is a business after all. But, don't sell your soul. Know where your boundaries are. Look to Meryl Streep,Paul Newman,Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and move out of L.A. Move to the east coast...Connecticut, or New York, Virginia, or London, wherever. Stay out of the spotlight, except when it's for a film. When you do show up...look great and smile! Look what I get to do! Might as well enjoy it. Get involved with a charity. Don't read your own press, message boards or any of the crap on the internet. Just know it exists and probably isn't going anywhere.
Remember why you became an actor. Be professional. Have fun. Do a play from time to time. Have friends who ground you and keep your head in a positive place. Resist cynicism. Embrace your good luck and good fortune. Don't apologise for your good luck and good fortune. Don't use hard drugs or drink to excess. Keep family close. Laugh everyday. Walk in the sunshine. Travel! Continue to learn. Get a pet. Don't attempt to change or improve your face. Your face is perfect the way it is...even if you are Steve Buscemi. You will only fuck up your psyche by messing with your face.
Be happy, or get a different job.
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