Maika Monroe Quotes
Born: May 29, 1993
Maika Monroe is a contemporary voice in the realm of Wisdom & Life, whose reflections cut through the noise of modern existence to reveal profound, quiet truths. Emerging from the indie film world, she has cultivated a philosophy rooted in the delicate balance between vulnerability and resilience. Her insights, often drawn from navigating the unpredictable currents of creativity and human connection, resonate deeply because they normalize the messiness of growth. Monroe’s legacy is one of gentle authority—a reminder that wisdom is not found in certainty, but in the courage to sit with the unknown. Her quotes offer solace and clarity, making the complex feel simply true.
Maika Monroe Quotes (56)
"Acting is such a crazy industry, but kite boarding keeps me grounded."
— Maika Monroe"I'm working on a movie called 'Labor Day' with Kate Winslet while still balancing kite boarding. Being an actress and an athlete is a challenge, but I'm excited to see what happens."
— Maika Monroe"I'm lucky because I remember my dad showing me 'Independence Day,' and I loved it."
— Maika Monroe"I started kite boarding when I was 13. My dad was a kite boarder, and I begged him to teach me until he finally agreed. He made me wait because it can be dangerous."
— Maika Monroe"When I was living in the Dominican Republic, the local kids became a part of my family."
— Maika Monroe"My goal is to continue to act and still be a professional kiteboarder."
— Maika Monroe"I've seen so many scripts, and I want to do everything. Like with kiteboarding, you have to be fearless. I'm not scared."
— Maika Monroe"'The Shining' scares me so much."
— Maika Monroe"I don't look at myself as a Scream Queen, and I don't plan on continuing on this genre route. If anything, I want to go very different places."
— Maika Monroe"My dad took me to see James Brown live, and that's so cool, cause I don't think many people my age can say they saw James Brown. I'm pretty proud of that. That's the thing about me that no one really knows. I had to have been 6 or 7, but I remember it vividly."
— Maika Monroe"I love James Brown, and as a baby, I was always dancing to James Brown."
— Maika Monroe"I grew up with horror. My dad loves movies, and he passed a lot of them on to me. There's something so fun about them."
— Maika Monroe"'The Shining,' 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Halloween.' Those are the greats."
— Maika Monroe"To be honest, you don't get the full picture when you read a script."
— Maika Monroe"When you watch a film, a huge part of it is the music and the coloring and everything that comes together to create such a unique film. So, reading the script, I had no idea what it was gonna be."
— Maika Monroe"I enjoy roles that are quite physical."
— Maika Monroe"If I met Jack Nicholson, I would probably get a little flustered. Not going to lie. I've watched his movies since I was so young. Such a fan."
— Maika Monroe"I'd really love to work with Quentin Tarantino. There's so many people that I'd love to work with, but there's something about Quentin, and one of my all-time favorite films is 'Kill Bill.' Something along those lines would be such a blast."
— Maika Monroe"I love horror movies. It's so fun being absolutely terrified. It's damn hard to shoot, though. I didn't realize how difficult it was to make a horror movie as an actor. Physically and mentally, phew."
— Maika Monroe"It's really cool to be able to do both. I get a chance to be in this film with these amazing actors, the coolest people ever, and I try to kiteboard as much in my free time as I can."
— Maika Monroe"I grew up watching horror movies with my dad. For as long as I can remember. I grew up loving being terrified. 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' at sleepovers. Hiding behind my fingers."
— Maika Monroe"It fell into my lap. I grew up doing dance classes. And one day, a film production company contacted my dance school looking for background dancers. I wasn't looking for it. It just happened. And I found myself on set. And that was that."
— Maika Monroe"I fell in love with the whole process of making a movie. I loved the sets. I loved watching the actors and the crew."
— Maika Monroe"I have my own past and my own personality. I'm going to relate to the material in a completely different way than somebody else might."
— Maika Monroe"When I'm filming, it's in the contract - 'No kiteboarding' - ha ha."
— Maika Monroe"I've cracked my head open before; I've had some great injuries. So I have to do it on the side now. I cracked my head open kiting before a competition in New Caledonia. The water was shallow, and I missed a trick and hit my head on a rock."
— Maika Monroe"Horror movies can be - I don't wanna say not real, but so over-the-top: you can get scared 'cos things are loud and in-your-face, but these are real emotions that I'm using."
— Maika Monroe"Before acting took off, I was a professional kiteboarder training for the world circuit; with a sporting activity, you have to be determined, and it taught me to have a thick skin, which came in use after going to so many auditions and being told 'no.'"
— Maika Monroe"I have to say, working with Dan Stevens in 'The Guest' and seeing his transformation was incredible. Also Kate Winslet. Off set, she's loud and sweary, but when she walks on set, she has this calmness and is so centred."
— Maika Monroe"I guess becoming an adult and learning how to survive on your own is exciting."
— Maika Monroe