I think that dwelling on other people's perception of you is the road to complete madness, unfortunately. I try and resist that.
Kate BeckinsaleI think what's dangerous about being an actor who does action movies is you think, 'Well, I can totally handle myself now.' But if my opponent didn't know the other half of the routine, I don't know how well I'd do.
Kate BeckinsaleGiven that I can't sing like Freddie Mercury, obviously I'm not going to pursue it as a career. What would be the point?
Kate BeckinsaleOn her daughter's pet rabbit: I don't think he liked being in a cage and wouldn't stop masturbating and humping his bowl.
Kate BeckinsaleTheres such a pressure on women that we put on ourselves and everyone else puts on us to look unrealistic and everything, but you just cant compare yourself to people in magazines.
Kate BeckinsaleIt's frightening enough with a male actor and not a stunt person. If you accidently punch him with the wrong hand, then you've cost them a week's work and they've got a black eye or a lot of money goes on CG to get rid of it. That was nerve wracking, but it was very civilized. Women tend to immediately take responsibility if somebody messes up with both of us saying it's our fault. Men are quite happy for it to be your fault it seems like.
Kate Beckinsale