I’ve always played strong women who are doing their own thing.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that American actress Yancy Butler has often played characters who are independent, capable, and in control of their own lives. She has portrayed women who are not passive or reliant on others, but instead are confident and make their own decisions.
About Yancy Butler
Yancy Butler is an American actress known for her roles in films like Hard Target and Drop Zone, as well as the TV series Witchblade, for which she won a Saturn Award for Best Actress. She has had a successful career in both movies and television.
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