Gina Gershon quotes

Gina Gershon is a talented American actress known for her diverse roles in film, television, and stage. With an impressive career spanning over three decades, Gershon has garnered critical acclaim for her captivating performances. Born on June 10, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, Gershon initially honed her acting skills at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Gina Gershon gained mainstream recognition with her breakout role in the 1995 film "Showgirls," where she portrayed the fierce and seductive Cristal Connors. Her portrayal in this cult classic earned her a dedicated fan following. Gershon continued to showcase her versatility in various genres, from dramatic roles like that of a lesbian contract killer in "Bound" (1996) to comedy flicks like "The Sweetest Thing" (2002). Besides her prominent film career, Gershon has also made notable appearances on television. She captivated audiences with her role as Sarah Connor's ill-fated friend in the hit series "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (2008-2009). Additionally, Gershon has ventured into the world of theater, earning praise for her performances in Broadway shows such as "Boeing-Boeing" and "Cabaret." Gina Gershon's talent, charisma, and incredible range as an actress have solidified her status as a Hollywood icon. She continues to take on challenging roles and captivate audiences worldwide with her undeniable acting prowess. With her impeccable acting skills and a remarkable body of work, Gershon's star power shows no sign of dimming anytime soon.

I'm involved in Project ALS which is trying to get money for stem cell research. That's one I've been pretty involved with because if you can cure that, you can cure so many other diseases.

- Gina Gershon

Lately, I've been a little sad that I'm not a gay man.

- Gina Gershon

I did the cover of Cigar Aficionado, so I'm supposed to talk about loving cigars. I've smoked them a couple of times. My father used to smoke cigars. I love the idea and the concept, and I love the smell of cigars.

- Gina Gershon

In any profession, there's a sleazy side and an honorable side.

- Gina Gershon

I think smart is sexy. I like smart people. People that are comfortable with themselves I think is very sexy. My cat is really sexy.

- Gina Gershon

Size counts. That's all.

- Gina Gershon

People seem to get weirdly obsessed with my mouth.

- Gina Gershon

You don't quite know how drunk you are until all of a sudden you're on the floor.

- Gina Gershon

Feeding is a very important ritual for me. I don't trust people who don't like to eat.

- Gina Gershon

Actresses are nightmares. I don't hang out with any of them. That's a problem with my profession. I try not to be like an actress.

- Gina Gershon

Struggling at anything that you want to be doing is hard.

- Gina Gershon

I think people stop themselves from doing the things they want to do. I just think you never know how long you're going to be around so you might as well do the things that are intriguing. Nobody really cares anyway so you have to do what makes you happy.

- Gina Gershon

When Bound was released, Boys don't Cry wasn't out yet. Therefore it was very taboo to play a lesbian. I loved the part, because girls never get to play the typical guy parts.

- Gina Gershon

I love cats. I have a lot of cat tales, ha ha, so to speak. A lot of my cats come to me. They show up at my house. I'm kind of a cat lady that way.

- Gina Gershon

I don't have any blonde friends.

- Gina Gershon

I usually just have one cat. It is difficult, but I have my one cat that he'll travel with me if it's appropriate, if I'm not going overseas.

- Gina Gershon

I was obsessed with Elvis Presley when I was little.

- Gina Gershon

I've seen it too many times in Hollywood. Talking about a relationship in public can jinx it. And if you have your picture taken together, you might as well start packing your bags.

- Gina Gershon

I would love to do a big studio movie, just because they're going to put the money into distributing it. A lot of times you do these little movies, you love them and they never get seen by anyone.

- Gina Gershon

I always find people who are unique very attractive.

- Gina Gershon

The critics tend to forget their own answers after a while.

- Gina Gershon

My favorite part of a roller-coaster ride is when you're going up and you're slightly scared and really excited. You don't know what's coming next but you know it's going to be good. You can't handle it, go on the carousel.

- Gina Gershon

My best attribute is knowing when not to answer stupid questions.

- Gina Gershon

I feel like I still am struggling in a lot of different ways. I still have to fight for certain things. Certain jobs. At least I'm working and I'm thankful for that.

- Gina Gershon

I love giving gifts and I love receiving them. I really like giving little kids extravagant gifts. You see their little faces light up and they get excited. If it's a really good gift, I love receiving it, like jewels, small islands.

- Gina Gershon

I think the original Matrix was really incredible. It was so original and it did so many innovative things with film. It was a much bigger film. Bound was just a smaller film. It was kind of like an old noir film.

- Gina Gershon

A lot of my friends are struggling musicians. Being a struggling actor, it's just frustrating because you're not allowed to do what you want to do.

- Gina Gershon

I learned a lot about critics, not to really take them too seriously about movies.

- Gina Gershon