Olivia Hussey Quotes

Professions:ActressPhilosopher

Born: April 17, 1951

Olivia Hussey, the luminous star of Franco Zeffirelli’s *Romeo and Juliet*, transcended her iconic screen presence to become a quiet philosopher of resilience and focus. Her life, marked by early fame, profound loss, and a decades-long battle with breast cancer, shaped a philosophy rooted in inner stillness and unwavering presence. Hussey believed that true strength is not loud, but a gentle, persistent focus on the present moment. Her words resonate because they emerge from a place of hard-won grace—a testament to facing profound challenges with a serene heart. She taught that resilience is not about enduring, but about finding beauty amidst the storm.

Olivia Hussey Quotes (10)

"I had played the Virgin Mary in 'Jesus of Nazareth,' and I had done 'Juliet' at the age of 15. People said, 'Where do you go from playing Juliet and the Virgin Mary?' And I said, 'Mother Teresa of Calcutta.'"

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"I've always believed in a higher power. You can call it God, you can call it Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, Allah, I don't care. I really believe we are all a part of God."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Creativity

"Performers are the neediest people in the world. Unless you've been in that goldfish bowl - nobody can judge unless they've worn those shoes."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"It's true that youth is wasted on the young and, if I had my life to live over again, I suppose I would pay more attention to my career. I would make better choices. But, in my defence, I would say that I have three wonderful children, and that's something I am very proud of."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"I am such a diehard romantic. I guess a part of me thinks I am Juliet."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"I'm one of those actresses that really enjoys staying home with my children. To be told you've got to get to work, it is just unbelievable what it does to you."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"I would love to spend more time in Britain one day. In my heart, I still feel that I'm English, and when I think of home, I think of England."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"I used to say that my own father was dead, because he might as well have been. He was in Argentina and didn't play a part in my life. He and my mother divorced when I was only two."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Creativity

"When I was a little girl, I used to walk around with a towel on my head, pretending I was a nun. And then one day my mother said, 'Why don't you just become an actress, and then you can pretend you're a nun.'"

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom

"In a perfect world, I only act when I really want to. I don't do most of the stuff that is out there, but it's a joy and a pleasure to do anything that promotes this higher power - this light, if you will. I just think there aren't enough projects in the world that do that."

Olivia Hussey
Topic: Wisdom
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