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Annette Bening Has Sworn Off Getting Plastic Surgery! See 5 Interesting Facts About the Actress
Celebrated actress Annette Bening opens up about her life’s passions, favorite actor and more in these five facts about her.
I’m a Theater Gal at Heart
Although she’s best known for her film roles, including Oscar-nominated turns in The Grifters, American Beauty, Being Julia and The Kids Are All Right, Annette started out on the stage. “I’ve always loved the theater, from the time I was in high school to community college,” says the actress, 65, who made her Broadway debut in 1987’s Coastal Disturbances. “I didn’t do a movie until I was almost 30!”
I’ve Always Wanted a Big Family
“When I was little, my dream was to have five [kids],” says Annette, who shares four children with husband Warren Beatty. “The idea of the sound of kids in the house and the chaos of a big family with all of the stuff that comes with that always interested me. When my kids are home and everybody’s around and I hear that sound in the house of people talking and laughing … I love that.”
I Won’t Get Plastic Surgery
“Am I thrilled every time I see my wrinkles? No,” she admits. “But the choice I’ve made is not to do any of that. It’s just me. That’s my approach.”
I Turned Down a Major Part
“I would have loved to play Catwoman [in Batman Returns],” says Annette of the role that eventually went to Michelle Pfeiffer. “But I got pregnant.”
Humphrey Bogart Is One of My Favorite Actors
“I’ve watched quite a few of his movies. And there’s a great YouTube interview with David Niven talking about Bogart. He was apparently a great man. That’s always heartening to me.”
