Hailee Steinfeld: Every movie role feels new and scary
Hailee Steinfeld has revealed that she still loves the challenges of acting.
Hailee Steinfeld finds that every new role feels "scary" to her.
The 28-year-old actress had her big breakthrough with the western film True Grit back in 2010, but Hailee insists that she remains as enthusiastic as ever about her work.
The Hollywood star told Bustle: "I love that every time I step on a set for the first time or first few days, I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. It feels new and scary.
"There are days where I’m rolling around in mud or I’m covered in fake blood and dirt and I have fangs in my mouth. And that’s work. I wake up at some ungodly hour and realise that I have simply not slept enough. But the minute I get there, my adrenaline kicks in, the magic takes over, and you’re in it. And it’s amazing."
Hailee has enjoyed significant success as a singer and as an actress, and she's relished the journey she's been on over the last 15 years.
Asked what advice she'd give to her 13-year-old self, Hailee replied: "Geez, I feel like I could get some advice from that little firecracker.
"I would say you have no idea what the heck is about to happen, but hold on. And this feels like such a cliche, but just be unapologetically yourself. It’s far easier said than done, and a 13-year-old wouldn’t even understand how to do that. Just love who you are, love what you do. Do it because you love it, not for any other reason."
Hailee starred alongside Michael B Jordan in Sinners earlier this year, and the 38-year-old actor previously heaped praise on his co-star.
Michael told WhoWhatWear: "Hailee's performance in Sinners is very, very versatile and honestly fun.
"I think it's gonna make people lean in and get a chance to see her in a way they haven't had an opportunity to see her in before.
"As you know, it's tough to grow up in this industry where people get a chance to see you every step of the way, and they kinda have an idea of who you are and what you can do. I think this is one of those roles that's gonna show Hailee in a new light."
Michael relished the experience of working with Hailee, admitting that they developed a family-like bond during the shoot.
He said: "She's extremely talented, an extremely hard worker, and a great scene partner.
"When you're on a project like this, in the midst of hard scenes to navigate, [and] balancing the emotional aspects and long days, you really get a chance to become a family. I'm extremely proud of her, and I can't wait for the world to see her performance, and I truly can't wait to see what she does next."
