Sally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Sally Cecilia Hawkinsis an English actress. She made her film debut in Mike Leigh's All or Nothing in 2002. She would continue working with Leigh, appearing in Vera Drakeand in Happy-Go-Lucky, for which she won several awards including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, and the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth27 April 1976
who-i-am people the-end-of-the-day
One of the things I love about acting is that I can enter into these other people's lives. But going back to being me at the end of the day is very important, too. That process of remembering who I am.
knees lasts expected
My knees buckled. It's the last thing I expected
fun character play
Characters that are not the norm or a bit out of the ordinary are always a challenge as an actress. You learn more by using different tools for those type of characters. They are always much more fun to play and much more interesting. They take you places that you wouldn't necessarily go in your everyday life.
strong attitude philosophy
My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy.
writing acting comedy
I love acting but I also love writing, especially comedy.
want film
You always want your films to go as far as they can.
thinking rights feminist
You can't be a woman and not be a feminist, I don't think. If you care about the world and the world you exist in and your rights.
voice trying knees
I'll try and get through as much as my voice and nerves and knees will let me.
risk pushing push-yourself
You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself.