"Cinema is a director's medium, so you're saying, "What do you want?" Being an actor is about adapting - physically and emotionally. If that means you have to look great for it and they can make you look great, then thank you. And if you have to have everything washed away, then I'm willing to do that too"

In this quote, starlet Nicole Kidman is going over the difference between being a director and a star in the movie market. She describes that movie theater is mostly controlled by the director, implying they have the last word in how the movie is made. As a star, she needs to be versatile and willing to physically and mentally transform herself for a role. Kidman acknowledges that in some cases this may need her to look a specific way, and she is grateful for the aid of makeup and outfit groups. She likewise points out that she is willing to completely remove away her own appearance for a function if essential. In general, Kidman highlights the collective nature of filmmaking and the devotion required from actors to bring a character to life.