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Matt Damon, who gives advice on what it takes to succeed as an actor.
Dec 31, 2018

Matt Damon on What It Takes to Succeed as an Actor

Hollywood is full of super-charged, hardworking stars who often engross themselves in several projects simultaneously, and one of these actors is Matt Damon. The Massachusetts native is known for his never-say-die work ethic whether he’s starring in movies, producing films… Read More

Amy Adams, who, alongside Nicole Kidman shares advice on the need to be flexible.
Nov 18, 2022

Nicole Kidman and Amy Adams on the Need to Be Flexible

Nicole Kidman and Amy Adams have both had stellar careers. Aside from both powerhouses being a part of the DC Universe, the two actors are reprising several roles years later (Adams as Giselle in the Disney + sequel Disenchanted and… Read More

Actors who got theater agents when they had commercial ones.
Dec 1, 2018

Ways to Get a Theatrical Agent When You Only Have a Commercial Agent (and vice versa)

While it’s not mandatory, having a talent agent can sure make working as an actor easier. Commercial agents, for example, can schedule profitable commercial auditions for their actors as well as negotiate contracts once a job is booked. And a… Read More

Jamie Lee Curtis, an actor who has battled opioid addiction.
Oct 28, 2018

5 Actors Who’ve Battled Opioids

Opioids are all over the news these days. Derived from the poppy plant, the drug comes in many forms and names including codeine, fentanyl, methadone, Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet. Alarmingly, over 49,000 U.S. deaths involving opioids occurred in 2017. The… Read More

An actor performing his most creative ideas.
Oct 15, 2018

Take the Quiz: What’s Your Creative Type?

Do any of the following statements sound familiar to you? “I’m an actor because I love learning the craft and getting whisked away into a scene, but how do I go about getting an agent?” “There’s nothing more rewarding than… Read More

Sissy Spacek, who has a list of some very iconic characters.
Oct 14, 2018

Sissy Spacek on Her Most Iconic Characters

The tremendous acting talent, Sissy Spacek, shares what it’s like getting “swept up” in some of her most iconic characters in this GQ interview. From playing the unforgettable title role in Carrie, her acclaimed portrayal of country music star Loretta… Read More

Mickey Rourke, one of the stars of the film 'Angel Heart.'
Oct 1, 2018

A Look Back at ‘Angel Heart’

Alan Parker’s psychological thriller/horror film Angel Heart blew people’s doors off when it came out in the blockbuster year of 1987. It may do the same for anyone interested in this gem 30 years later. Keep in mind, 1987 brought… Read More

Tom Hardy, who's battles with addiction impacted his creative choices in 'Venom.'
Sep 15, 2018

Tom Hardy’s Battles with Addiction Informed his Creative Choices in ‘Venom’

English actor Tom Hardy, who stars as the beastly Marvel character Venom in the highly anticipated film Venom, says his past experiences with addiction informed his nightmarish performance as the infamous antihero. The star sat down with Esquire to talk… Read More

An actor struggling with imposter syndrome.
Sep 16, 2024

9 Actors Who Have Struggled with Imposter Syndrome

After landing a role, do you get a sinking feeling and begin to think that most performers are more capable and qualified than you? Do you sometimes experience intense feelings that your ideas or talents are not worthwhile enough to… Read More

Chris Pratt, an actor on our list who bulked up for a role.
Jul 30, 2018

6 Actors Share Their Bulking-Up Diets and Workout Tips

There’s a lot of pressure on actors who are set to portray characters with massive, if not impossibly muscular physiques. Once a shoot date is on the calendar and the clock is ticking, they are challenged to measure up to… Read More

Lisa Kudrow, who found her character Phoebe on 'Friends' in a unique way.
Dec 26, 2023

How a College Friend Inspired Lisa Kudrow’s Iconic Phoebe in ‘Friends’

While auditioning for a pilot, Lisa Kudrow was given a character whose life was full of tragedy and asked to play her in a comedic way. In an Archive of American Television interview, Kudrow describes how she found Phoebe Buffay,… Read More

An actor analyzing a script.
Jan 17, 2024

How Understanding Writer’s Intent and Story Enhance Your Script Analysis Skills

If you were given the instruction manual for a new product but the manual was meant for a different product, do you think you’d have much success properly operating that product? Not likely. Holding a script that you haven’t correctly… Read More

an actor deep in meditation.
Jan 4, 2024

How Meditation Can Help Your Acting Career

When we hear the word meditation, certain images come to mind. For some, it’s that neighbor chanting “Om” at the top of their lungs. For others, it’s an immediate sense of calm, connecting yourself to the spiritual world while keeping… Read More

Camera crew performing various do's and don'ts of set etiquette.
Sep 18, 2024

A Complete Guide to On-set Do’s and Don’ts

Legendary screen actress Gene Tierney once said, “Eccentric behavior is not routinely noticed around a movie set.” As much as we like to believe that a TV and film set has just as much drama as the story being told,… Read More

Leonardo DiCaprio, an actor who thanks his mother for her unconditional love.
May 13, 2018

Oscar-Winning Actors Thank Their Mothers for Their Unconditional Love

This week we celebrate mothers and the rich and varied ways they contribute to our lives. Many Academy Award-winning actors have expressed their gratitude for the love and support of their moms, acknowledging the ways they’ve cradled and fortified their… Read More