I'm blessed because I had my mom as a teacher - sixth through eighth grade - and she is one of the b Show more
I'm blessed because I had my mom as a teacher - sixth through eighth grade - and she is one of the best teachers I've ever had. Hide
With Yale, my world got so big all of a sudden. At school, if you could dream it, someone would make Show more
With Yale, my world got so big all of a sudden. At school, if you could dream it, someone would make it so that you could do it. It was magical. I had a lot going on, as you do when you're 17, and didn't necessarily capitalize on all of it, but it made me see possibility in a way that I hadn't before. Hide
It's a lot of fun to just say to people, proudly, 'I get to play the First Lady.' It's just fun to s Show more
It's a lot of fun to just say to people, proudly, 'I get to play the First Lady.' It's just fun to say. Hide
I am a fosterer of animals.
I am a fosterer of animals.
When you guest-star, you're usually at the center of the dramatic arc, so that's fun.
When you guest-star, you're usually at the center of the dramatic arc, so that's fun.
Michelle Obama blows my mind. Form and function, style and grace.
Michelle Obama blows my mind. Form and function, style and grace.
I'd love to go back and do theater. There's nothing like that instant response and the connection to Show more
I'd love to go back and do theater. There's nothing like that instant response and the connection to a live audience. Hide
I miss singing. I did Broadway forever.
I miss singing. I did Broadway forever.
I think you choose how you walk through this life. I think if you choose to participate in a paradig Show more
I think you choose how you walk through this life. I think if you choose to participate in a paradigm that is looks-based, if you're an actor, then it can be empowering in some ways, and it can be really limiting in some ways in terms of time and longevity. Hide
If I could have anyone's mind for a day, I really can't think of anyone other than Einstein.
If I could have anyone's mind for a day, I really can't think of anyone other than Einstein.
My dad used to say, 'Just be yourself and you'll be fine,' but it's really, really true.
My dad used to say, 'Just be yourself and you'll be fine,' but it's really, really true.
I want to find a man and have a family.
I want to find a man and have a family.
I did love Dirty Sexy Money (2007) quite a lot. I loved my tenure at Scrubs (2001) quite a lot. ER ( Show more
I did love Dirty Sexy Money (2007) quite a lot. I loved my tenure at Scrubs (2001) quite a lot. ER (1994) might have been my favorite guest star thing. We Were Soldiers (2002) meant a lot to me. Hide
Jackie O was so capable in so many ways. Hillary tried to redefine the role when she got into public Show more
Jackie O was so capable in so many ways. Hillary tried to redefine the role when she got into public policy, and Michelle Obama is able to move smoothly between form and function, style and substance. Hide
The First Lady is such a fascinating office to hold. You're not elected, but it's very much official Show more
The First Lady is such a fascinating office to hold. You're not elected, but it's very much official. You can see the latitude of power of that office. Hide
I started singing when I was about 3 and dancing soon after. Mom just started looking for outlets wh Show more
I started singing when I was about 3 and dancing soon after. Mom just started looking for outlets where I could perform and availed herself of any opportunity she could in the mountains of North Carolina in the '70s. Hide
'Notorious' is a masterwork. I can watch it every day.
'Notorious' is a masterwork. I can watch it every day.
I used to be so hard on myself. So hard on myself. Just my own worst critic to the nth degree. Absol Show more
I used to be so hard on myself. So hard on myself. Just my own worst critic to the nth degree. Absolutely undermining my confidence in every moment. Bad tape in my head all the time. Hide
Bellamy Young'S roles
