Eva Green

I have Algerian, Turkish, Swedish, Spanish blood: I feel like a citizen of the world. Life and cinema don't have borders. ”

I wear no makeup in real life. I'm very simple. That may be why I go over the top for the red carpet. But otherwise, I'm very plain. I should make more of an effort, actually. ”

I want to travel. Maybe I'll end up living in Norway, making cakes. ”

I am a dreamer. Seriously, I'm living on another planet. ”

I'm not really involved with politics... I'm living in my cocoon with my classical music around. ”

For me, acting is like a therapy. I can express myself fully when I am acting and have blood in my veins. Even when I'm not working, I'm always living in my own world, imagining characters. ”

In this business actors who have Botox or surgery make you very aware of age. It's awful. ”

I think British men build up the idea of us French girls having some magic extra sex appeal so much, they lose their heads. I can't really understand the whole thing - but it makes me laugh. It's such a cliche to think all French girls are well dressed, elegant, sophisticated and sexy. Some are utter slobs, I promise you that. ”

Towards the end of 'Dark Shadows,' the sets are cracking and bleeding, but so is Angelique. The fact that she breaks apart physically as well as mentally lends an added dimension, and I just loved playing that. ”

I love Ireland. I feel very at peace there. It's just magical and beautiful. ”