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Margot Robbie on Acting
Babylon star Margot Robbie is known for the depth of her performances, her on-screen magnetism, and her incredible work ethic. Skyrocketing to fame after her role as the Duchess of Bay Ridge in The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie’s momentum… Read More

Ke Huy Quan Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
What a year it’s been for Ke Huy Quan. Quan, who took home a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his portrayal of Waymond Wang in “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” also won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at… Read More

Bryan Cranston’s Advice to Aspiring Actors
Bryan Cranston takes pride in the fact that he’s been a working actor for most of his life. Starting in the industry in his 20s, the Hollywood native believed there would always be actors with more talent than him, so… Read More

Jamie Lee Curtis on Her Oscar Nomination
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” received a leading 11 Oscar nominations this year, including a best supporting actress nod for Jamie Lee Curtis. In this genre-bending film, Curtis portrays the IRS auditor Deirdre Beaubeirdre, the nemesis of Michelle Yeoh’s character,… Read More

‘The Whale’ Actor Brendan Fraser on His Comeback
Brendan Fraser’s performance in “The Whale” has been met with an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the part represents a major comeback for the beloved actor—his first leading role in almost ten years. The story… Read More

‘Causeway’ Actor Brian Tyree Henry on Surrendering to the Character
Brian Tyree Henry’s performance in “Causeway” has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of James Aucoin, the New Orleans auto mechanic and amputee, who experienced a painful personal loss. His character befriends Lynsey, a… Read More

Colin Farrell on Acting
At this year’s Golden Globes, Colin Farrell won Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy Motion Picture for his performance in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” He portrays Pádraic, a sweet-souled farmer in the dark tragicomedy set off the west coast of Ireland…. Read More

Matthew McConaughey on Exploring the Script
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is celebrated for his performances in films like “Dallas Buyers Club,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and “Interstellar,” as well as the HBO series “True Detective.” Now 53 years old, the star has clearly harnessed… Read More

Golden Globes Winner Austin Butler on Playing Elvis
Austin Butler won Best Actor in a Drama, Motion Picture at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards for his remarkable portrayal of the rock ’n’ roll icon Elvis Presley. The biopic explores Presley’s life starting with his childhood in Tupelo,… Read More

Michelle Yeoh on Stage Fright
In her expansive career, the multitalented Michelle Yeoh has pulled off breathtaking iconic stunts and fierce fight scenes in celebrated films such as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” It would seem she has not one… Read More

Viola Davis and Jennifer Lawrence on Bringing Life to Characters
In a Variety “Actors on Actors” interview, acclaimed actresses Viola Davis and Jennifer Lawrence conversed about their latest films, “The Woman King” and “Causeway,” respectively. In discussing what it takes to bring life and authenticity to their characters, it became… Read More

Actors Remember the Legendary Acting Teacher Roy London
During their acceptance speeches, various actors have thanked acting coach Roy London for his contribution to their success, including Geena Davis when winning an Oscar and Sharon Stone when winning a Golden Globe. Garry Shandling made sure the final credit… Read More

15 Famous Actors on Rejection
When “Jurassic World Dominion” actress Bryce Dallas Howard was thinking about pursuing an acting career, her grandmother told her that a working actor has to go on 64 auditions before landing one role, on average. This information gave Bryce clarity… Read More

Ricky Gervais on the Principles of Comedy
Funnyman Ricky Gervais is known for his dry wit, dark humor, and politically incorrect jokes. Whether he’s acting in a movie, creating and starring in a television series, voicing animated characters, or hosting awards shows, he finds a way to… Read More

Mark Rylance’s Acting Metaphors
Mark Rylance has given consistently powerful performances on both stage and screen for decades. In turn, the “Bridge of Spies” actor has been awarded with an Oscar, three Tonys, and two Laurence Olivier Awards. When speaking about the craft of… Read More