“Why I talk so seriously about art is that art is the only thing that helps people stay alive, and it is the only thing that has allowed people to create joy in this insane, suppressive universe. And art is the only thing that they can't get rid of. They've tried, but ultimately they can't stamp it out.”

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.