Annette Bening Career Retrospective | SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations

Annette Bening shares stories from her performances in ‘American Beauty’, ‘20th Century Women’ and ‘Nyad’ in this conversation about her acting career. Moderated by David Canfield, Vanity Fair. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.
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[@lalique512]

Ms. Bening has a very soothing, crystal-clear voice that one understands every word she says.
She’s articulate and gives thoughtful opinion on any given topic.

[@pierrehelie3138]

Such an inspiring, humble, subtle and articulate artist !! Thank you for this great interview.

[@Bailey2006a]

One of the great actresses of her generation. She’s magnificent in Nyad

[@Robodebt1010]

What a wonderful talented humble and gracious person. You can tell what sort of person she is by the fact that she knows and still remembers the names of writers, cinematographers, stunt people, make up artists and those who are so important and part of the team who never get to feel the limelight. Thank you for this wonderful interview.

[@pauldacanay2502]

Congratulations annette bening sag best actress nominations

[@loscoloresdelatierramexico]

I love Annette, great artist!!! Saludos desde Mexico City

[@pauldacanay2502]

Congratulations Annette Bening her fifth academy award nominations for NYad

[@emilianomartinez1271]

I hope she some day won that award👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Belfastboi]

So incredible to hear how actors start out and amazing that Americans always treat English playwrights as gospel. I’m not sure they really get it when they do it because it’s not in their dna but it’s lovely how they appreciate it and hold it in such high regard.

[@vapalaca]

Lovely lady and a great actress

[@brain_respect_and_freedom]

Thank you for your insights🙏

[@giordanotirelli6028]

Happy birthday annette from italian boy live in rome

[@mr29]

What a lovely woman.

[@jayceewriter7826]

Staggering talent.

[@giordanotirelli6028]

Today annette 66 years