Uplifting quotes are always a source of inspiration to me. So I’d like to share them more often in the Inspiration Report.

It takes a lot of heart and determination to make it in Hollywood and it’s extra hard on women who want to do it with integrity and grace.  Here are a few of Hollywood’s leading ladies sharing inspirational thoughts and advice.

“Everyone’s a star and deserves the right to twinkle.” Marilyn Monroe

“Life is very interesting…in the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.” Drew Barrymore

“The big, big thing I’ve discovered, the big secret, is that it’s all about how happy you are. People forget your flaws and imperfections if they see you’re happy.” Sienna Miller

“I know that there is a God, the God within me that’s always present and will protect me. I’m not afraid to climb any mountain, because I know that I’m protected. Even if I fall and die, I’m still protected. My faith is on that level.” Halle Berry

“You get what you give. What you put into things is what you get out of them.” Jennifer Lopez

“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin.” Gwyneth Paltrow

“When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you.” Susan Sarandon

“When you can’t remember why you’re hurt, that’s when you’re healed.” Jane Fonda

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