“I like the South: Southern literature and that relationship between grotesqueness and living below the Mason-Dixon line. But I also understand that people view it as a limitation - as an actor and as a person - perceptions that are really wrong: that you are ignorant and possibly illiterate, or that it's cute.”

Holly Hunter is an American actress and activist of the late 20th and 21st centuries. She is best known for her critically acclaimed roles in films like *Broadcast News*, *The Piano*, and *The Help*, as well as her work on stage and television. Her career spans both dramatic and comedic performances, with a particular reputation for depth and authenticity.