“I think that directing is the ultimate martyred task of filmmaking, that it has nobility to it. It takes three years to make a film, for the most part. I think it requires the attentiveness of a mother hen.”

American actress

Diane Lane is an American actress whose career began in childhood and later grew into leading work in film. She has appeared in both studio blockbusters and smaller independent features, often in major roles and important supporting parts. Lane’s body of work spans a wide range of films, and her performances have brought her recognition from critics and awards bodies. Her honors include a New York Film Critics Circle Award and an ICON Award from the Newport Beach Film Festival, along with nominations for an Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, several Screen Actors Guild Awards, and several Satellite Awards.