"The doctors say it dates back to a film where I had these huge prosthetic breasts because my character was breast-feeding. The weight of them, and of the baby, did my back in"
- Anna Friel
About this Quote
Anna Friel is referring to an injury she sustained while shooting a movie. The injury was brought on by the weight of the prosthetic breasts she was wearing for her character, who was breast-feeding. The medical professionals have actually determined that the injury dates back to this film. This suggests that the injury was triggered by the stress of bring the prosthetic breasts and the infant for an extended period of time. This is a tip of the physical toll that acting can take on an actor's body. It also functions as an alerting to other actors to be aware of the possible dangers of using heavy prosthetics and to take the needed safety measures to protect their bodies. Anna Friel's quote is a testament to the dedication and commitment of actors to their craft, and the lengths they will go to in order to bring a character to life.
This quote is written / told by Anna Friel somewhere between July 12, 1976 and today. She was a famous Actress from England.
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