Many dynamic actors, musicians and other performers report being shy as a child, or still as an adult. Some people call themselves shy – or are labeled that by journalists and others – even though they may really be introverted or highly sensitive. For more about these traits and how they differ from each other, […]
Sensitivity / Introversion
Highly Sensitive and an Actor
Many talented actors have identified themselves as a highly sensitive person, or have talked about their sensitivity or shyness – which is not the same, but can overlap with the personality trait of high sensitivity. These actors include Ellen Muth; Heath Ledger; Amy Brenneman; Mandy Moore; Alison Pill; Naomi Watts, and Brittany Murphy, who once […]
Jessica Chastain and High Sensitivity
“I’m very sensitive in real life. I cannot not cry if someone around me is crying…even if it’s not appropriate. I have that thing in me, a weakness or sensitivity.” Jessica Chastain She is such a powerful, dynamic and emotionally expressive actor, in films including “The Tree of Life”; “The Debt”; “Lawless,” and “The Help,” […]
Courteney Cox on being sensitive
“I have, like, hyper-awareness. It’s like a disease. I can’t help it. I notice everything.” [From Courteney in Control, By Hilary De Vries, marieclaire.com August 2006.] Another profile article says Courteney Cox, “who considers herself always to have been sensitive, has grown even more so since having a kid [daughter Coco]. To the point where […]
Jenna Avery on helping sensitive souls thrive
Jenna Avery identified herself for a time as “The Life Coach for Sensitive Souls” – helping individuals recognize and more fully express their gifts as highly sensitive people. In our interview, she talks about some of the challenges we may face in taking care of ourselves and living our purpose, such as being overly self-critical or […]