Emmanuelle Chriqui

As a child I was given the freedom to explore my passion for acting, but I also grew up in a home where there were a lot of rules. I didn't have 'yes' parents. ”

I love European films in general. If I were to go to the movie store or something, that's what I like to see. ”

Someone once told me that the most dynamic actors are people who have stories. People who have lived life. People with experiences. ”

I'm this little Canadian Jewish girl, and I'm living my dream. ”

I appreciate humor so much, but I'm actually not a funny girl. ”

I don't know why, but in my career and in my life, I often find myself in situations where I am the only girl among boys. ”

I have to be honest, I am a true jeans and t-shirt girl. ”

Acting is not glamorous. It's not. Anybody who wants to get into acting for the glamour is in for a hard time. ”

When I look up and see a star, I know my mom is there. She's with me all the time. It's a powerful connection. ”

For the record: I wear makeup. All. The. Time. But I do it in a way that looks natural. ”