We are talking about someone who has lived. It must be honored in every respect. The fictional can take any kind of channel – according to the actor’s marriage to the character.

Meaning of the quote

The quote is saying that when an actor plays a character, they need to understand the character's life and experiences deeply. The actor must respect and honor the character's story, even if the character is fictional. The way the actor portrays the character should come from the actor's complete understanding and "marriage" to the character.

About Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew is an acclaimed American actress best known for her iconic roles as Captain Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager and Red in Orange Is the New Black. She is the recipient of numerous awards and nominations, including a Critics’ Choice Award, Saturn Award, and Obie Award. Mulgrew is also actively involved in the Alzheimer’s Association and has recently reprised her role as Janeway in the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy.

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