Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in comedic films such as The Cable Guy, George of the Jungle, Big Daddy, Timecode, Perfume, Stealing Harvard, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, 17 Again, Funny People, Rio, The Change-Up, This Is 40, The Bling Ring, The Other Woman, Vacationand How to Be Single, many of which are collaborations with her husband, Judd Apatow. In 2012, Elle named her "Hollywood's queen of comedy."...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth26 March 1972
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I think that at the time, when I was first pregnant, it was hard to make the transition from being totally self-involved to not being able to think about myself at all. At the end of the day, I think that's the best thing that someone can go through. I think it makes you a better person. It doesn't mean that people who don't go through that aren't good people. For me, it was a good thing.
I've always been intrigued by the supernatural.
When I was 9, my parents let me take a cab to the mall all by myself. I had hardly any money to spend, but I did have a very specific list of things I wanted to do: buy cookies and sit on the furniture at Sears.
Written by a woman automatically is better.
I like more grounded comedy. I enjoy broad comedies also, but I like Shirley MacLaine.
I'm pretty much game for anything.
When I started auditioning, I'd take any audition I could get. The more dramatic ones didn't go as well as the comedic.
Everything is a struggle. Everything is relative, too, so I still feel like I'm struggling, in many aspects. I'm not worried about paying my rent next month, but in about two months, we'll see.
I've always surrounded myself with funny people,
I like dark humor. My favorite movie of all time is 'Harold and Maude.'
I don't understand why people think it's harder to do drama than it is to do comedy.
I remember, as a kid, my dad always told me, "Getting older beats the alternative." Although, now my father actually is the alternative, so I don't know what he would say. He's completely dead.
I'm terrified by speaking in front of people!
My mother married three times. My dad is... I don't really have one. I mean, he does exist, but I have zero relationship with him.