I very much want to be onscreen representing an interesting… - Melanie Lynskey

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I very much want to be onscreen representing an interesting person who's not paying attention to what her tummy looks like ... If there were more people [onscreen] who look like me, then I wouldn't have to talk about it as much.

Melanie Lynskey

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About Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Jayne Lynskey (born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women and her command of American accents, she works predominantly in independent films and television. She is the recipient of various accolades, including three Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for three Primetime Emmys.

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Alternative Names: Melanie Jayne Lynskey

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I always wanted to be an actor, but I had this whole plan to go to a good drama school and do it that way. I wasn't trying to get into movies; someone came to my high school and auditioned some girls, so it was a complete accident.

I made a movie last year [which] cost $50,000. I'm willing to do stuff like that. I basically worked for free. Whereas other people have requirements.

It's good in New Zealand to be humble; it's good to be a quieter person. And then you get to this place where everyone wants you to be brash and confident, and I just was like, 'I don't know how to do that!'

I very much want to be onscreen representing an interesting person who's not paying attention to what her tummy looks like ... If there were more peo… - Melanie Lynskey

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