I don’t see it as a form of healing, because if you have wounds that are bleeding I don’t think acting will ever get them to stop. But I find acting is a form of illumination.
Meaning of the quote
Acting can't fix real problems or pain, like bleeding wounds. But acting can help us see things in a new way and understand them better. It's a way to shed light on and explore different parts of life.
About Rebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay is an acclaimed American actress who rose to fame with her breakout role in the 1983 film Risky Business. Throughout her illustrious career, she has appeared in a diverse range of memorable films, including The Slugger’s Wife, Runaway Train, Backdraft, and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. De Mornay has also made her mark on television, starring in the miniseries adaptation of The Shining and the Marvel series Jessica Jones.
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