10 Quotes & Sayings By Julia Stiles

Julia Stiles is an American actress and model who rose to fame in a series of critically acclaimed independent films, including Crossroads, Parkland, and Buffalo Soldiers. She won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her performance in the 2000 film Donnie Darko. In addition to her film work, Stiles has appeared in numerous television shows and theatrical productions. With a career that spans over 20 years she has been featured in campaigns for brands such as Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, and CoverGirl Read more

In 2014 she made her directorial debut with the short documentary The Ghosts of Versailles, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

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When I'm working, I need to be pretty disciplined, but I do like to enjoy my food. I like to keep it fresh and wholesome. Preparing your own food can be a great way to unwind. Julia Stiles
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I think women get caught up too much in having a plan - 'I'm going to get married at this age I'm going to have a kid at this age' - and then they just try to find a guy who will fit into that picture. I don't want my life to be based on that. Julia Stiles
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Even after such milestones as Kathryn Bigelow winning an Oscar, there still seem to be few women in leadership roles. Julia Stiles
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I have pessimistic moments when I think I should go on a diet because people are paying money to see movies with exceptional-looking actresses. But being in college has helped me realize that the best thing I can do is to feel good about myself and forget about other people's standards. Julia Stiles
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I like to stay balanced in life, so I don't have to do some radical diet. I love my job, and I obviously want to feel good when I am working, but I also want to feel energized and agile all the time. As a New Yorker, I live in the land of plenty, and yet every day I see people who could use a good meal. Julia Stiles
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I'm slowly working up the courage to sing in front of other people, but I can carry a tune. I do some mean karaoke. Julia Stiles
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When I was a child, I would draw these little stick-figures, and my mom would put them up all over the loft and tell me how wonderful they were. Then you get out there into the harsh reality of the world, and you realize not everybody loves every little thing you do the way your mom did. Julia Stiles
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Dating in college and dating in Hollywood are actually really similar in that the relationships don't last long. Other than that, lots of people in Hollywood tend to be narcissistic, and it's hard to have a relationship with someone like that. Julia Stiles
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Julia Roberts taught me how to knit on the set of 'Mona Lisa Smile.' Julia Stiles