Anne Ramsey won both an Oscar and a Golden Globe despite being both old and unattractive, two things "they" say actresses can't do. She also played one of my favorite villains in The Goonies.
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Most people, attractive or not, never make it in acting.
If you know you don't fit the image of the glamorous star, there's always character acting. Most movies have one male lead and one female lead, then a couple of top billed supporting actors with some name recognition. But look at the credits, and you might see a hundred other names of people who are all professionals trying to make a living doing what they love.
Be funny, and/or be damn good. Dianne Wiest was never particularly attractive, but she's awesome.
However, tricia103, although I can barely see you in your profile pic, if that is you then I don't think you have much to worry about because you're not ugly, at least in my opinion.
You're probably not ugly you probably just have low self-esteem because you're a teenager and your hormones are kicking in and out of wack.
But let's say you are you could still be an actress regardless of your appearance. Someone has to go for the rolls of the less attractive girl that think she's all that but it's clear she isn't, the less attractive girl that the popular guy is in love with, the less attractive girl that becomes popular, etc.
I'm sure you're a pretty girl but if you're not then you can still be in films
Judging by your profile picture, you are far from ugly. But yes ugly actresses do exist. Plenty of them in fact. However, you don't have to worry about that. You're far from ugly. And trust me, I'd be the first to tell you if you were. Keep your head up and pursue your dreams! You got this!
Your talent will shine through regardless of your looks. If you are good at faking emotions and have the ability to play many archetypes... I'm sure somewhere along in life, you would make it somehow. Dont worry about how its gonna happen. But you would know its going to happen.
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That would be incredibly hard. Most actresses are attractive and it's no secret that showbiz prefers attractive people over unattractive people (unless your a man, then showbiz will be a bit more lenient).
Even attractive actresses have an "expiry date" at a certain age. Women as young as 30 aren't even allowed to play the roles of 40 year olds anymore since they don't look "young" enough. How crazy is that?
Yes of course you can if you are talented enough. And there are many 'ugly' actresses. Like: Renée Zellweger, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elisabeth Moss. Some people even think they're pretty, so 'ugly' is relative. Don't think you can't do something just because you look a certain way.
i dont think you need to be a supermodel to be an actress. i'm pretty sure the people in the entertainment world want talent over beauty and yes there are a lot of actresses that are ugly; why do you think the majority of them get plastic surgeries in the first place?
but anyways judging by your profile pic you dont seem ugly
I think you just think you're ugly... lot of actresses who are just average looking and made to look good with make-up, cgi and what not... and judging by your profile pic I think you look gorgeous, you do need to work on your self-esteem though... also remember you don't need to be the best looking person to be a good actress you just need to know how to act...
Sure. Sometimes casting calls will look for people who are not very attractive for certain roles. You may be type casted as a villain most of the time though.
Hi Tricia.. you are pretty, you just need to work on your self-esteem. :) And, to tell you - show business are NOT JUST for pretty faces, but for really talented people!
But your not even ugly...
But even if you were ugly, you could still become an actress. What about Fat Amy? Or Seth Rogen? Or Jack Black?
If you are confident and unique you can make it as an actress. There are plenty of ugly people in the media today. Look at Sandra Bullock.
Maybe this is an opportunity to thing on "Should I really be going into a 'profession' that values me more for my appearance than my actual skills?"
You don't need to be "attractive" to be an actress. Plenty of "ugly" people become famous and use the money they make to "fix" themselves but I bet you're not even that ugly to stress about it affecting your goals.
Kathy Bates, among others, has done well playing homely people.
You don't even know how much people change before puberty!! I can't except this when a 15 years old girl says she is ugly... first of all i don't bealive that there is such a thing a "ugly" person, we are all pretty in other ways and you still have a lot of time to grow...
first of all your not ugly
second thing is that you can become an actress if you work hard and put effort in it
and the third thing is that your young so you have a higher chance by starting now
You need to work your self esteem that is what's wrong..."_" :p ;p
Please do plastic surgery, Unless some people will mocking at you.
There are a lot of average or less-than-average looking actors out there. Not every character can be beautiful looking.
you better be one hell of an actress. there ARE ugly actresses but maybe you should focus on theatre or smaller studios than trying to become a hollywood star... .
Sandra Oh is an actress, isn't she? You don't have to be pretty to be an actress.
You really can't. It's like asking you to become a cheerleader/gymnast, if you're not pretty AND athletic
You're not ugly if you are a regular, clean human..
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