People always say, "You played such a strong character." I remember someone said that to me when I played a role in Shame, and she was a suicidal mess. I said, "She's not strong at all; she's incredibly weak." But "strong" to people means "real." It means you believe that's a person who exists, as opposed to some two-dimensional depiction of women.
Carey MulliganThere's always the things that you think are going to be tough. I've been nude once, and I was like, "Oh, that's going to be a nightmare," and actually that was fine.
Carey MulliganI never had posters on my wall and when I meet actors that I really admire, it's exciting because I get to work with them.
Carey MulliganI've never been obsessed with celebrity or star-struck or anything. I met Penelope Cruz when we were in Toronto, who I think is a goddess and an unbelievable actress, and she introduced herself. As she walked away from the table I had to take a deep breath, which was strange because I've never had that with anyone.
Carey MulliganI'd like to do a play, but I can't find the right thing. I don't want it to be a starring role. I just want to play a really interesting character.
Carey Mulligan