Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in comedic films such as The Cable Guy, George of the Jungle, Big Daddy, Timecode, Perfume, Stealing Harvard, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, 17 Again, Funny People, Rio, The Change-Up, This Is 40, The Bling Ring, The Other Woman, Vacationand How to Be Single, many of which are collaborations with her husband, Judd Apatow. In 2012, Elle named her "Hollywood's queen of comedy."...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth26 March 1972
CitySan Francisco, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I don't take anything at face value. I always look for the reasons people are the way they are.
There aren't good roles for women: the female parts aren't developed: the women are serving the men.
I feel very protective of younger actresses, because it was so hard for me in the business.
I feel like I could be good at directing or producing, but I don't know.
Growing up, I wasn't as comfortable expressing myself as I am now, and I think that's why I chose acting: because it's acceptable to have your feelings. It's a place that they want you to feel. Whereas in life, growing up, it was 'Be quiet!' and 'Keep it to yourself.'
Sixteen is a hard time. A lot of kids are experimenting with things.
Men. We love them. We respect them. But we rarely get to objectify them.
I was teased relentlessly when I was a kid about my voice, so it's kind of nice that now I'm making a lot of money with it.
I'm not willing to spend too much time away from my kids, so I usually don't work that much.
I didn't think, 'I want to do dramas or I want to do comedies' - I wasn't clear in that way.
I never felt comfortable leaving my kids until they were older. When they were babies, I remember thinking that I could never go on a Jerry Bruckheimer set and feel comfortable.
I'm very comfortable when I'm working; I don't hold back at all.
Don't assume I have everything figured out... I get as confused about life as everybody, and sometimes I think I'm just hurtling through the world without a plan at all.
I tried to kickbox once right after I had my first baby, and I was so miserable; it was so hard. And I went home, and I passed out for three hours because it's so hard.