"I haven't wanted to play a mother for a long time because I am one"
- Frances McDormand
About this Quote
This quote by Frances McDormand speaks with the difficulty of playing a mother on screen when you are a mother in real life. It suggests that McDormand has actually been reluctant to take on roles that need her to portray a mom since she currently has the experience of being a mother in her own life. This quote could be interpreted as a reflection on the problem of balancing her own life as a mom with the needs of her acting career. It could also be viewed as a testimony to the power of motherhood and the significance of being a mother in real life, instead of simply playing one on screen. McDormand's quote speaks to the special challenges of being a mom and the difficulty of representing a mom on screen when you are already a mom in real life.
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