“I walk into a restaurant, and people stare as though I've just landed from another planet. Every time I walk out in public, it's like the alien freak show has arrived. It does have its advantages. I hardly ever get bothered by the paparazzi, probably because of some of the more edgy characters I've played in movies.”

American actress, singer, and musician

Juliette Lewis is an American actress, singer, and musician, known for playing offbeat characters in films with dark plots, themes, and settings. She came to prominence in American cinema in the early 1990s. Her work spans independent and arthouse films, and she has been recognized with nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her public profile is shaped by both her screen roles and her work in music.