Random Image Dump #16: Eva Green Edition

For no other reason than we love her and have always found her to be one of the most mesmerizing thespians working today, this post is dedicated entirely to French actress Eva Green. She has the kind of screen presence that only comes around once in a great while. She can play intense and playful, often at the same time, which only amplifies her magnetic charms. With hypnotic eyes that lure audiences into any role she tackles, Eva Green is a modern-day enchantress, and we are just happy to be hypnotized by her.

Beyond great performances—see The Dreamers, Casino Royale, Dark Shadows and many more—she’s also refreshingly candid in interviews. For that reason, I’m including quotes from the always-entertaining Eva alongside today’s images.

Viva la Eva!

I think British men build up the idea of us French girls having some magic extra sex appeal so much, they lose their heads. I can’t really understand the whole thing – but it makes me laugh. It’s such a cliche to think all French girls are well dressed, elegant, sophisticated and sexy. Some are utter slobs, I promise you that.

I love photo shoots where I can be like a pinup, not myself. Where I can be feminine, glamorous, dark … not like in real life

I am a dreamer. Seriously, I’m living on another planet.

I’m not into social media. I’m like from another century.

At drama school, I always picked the really evil roles. It’s a great way to deal with your everyday emotions.

It’s true that I’m drawn to unusual stories. Normal roles don’t really attract me.

When I’m at an event, I like to be an eccentric dresser. I will just keep wearing what I like.

I’m French, so I’m quite lazy about exercising, and I smoke. But I do love going for a run in the morning with my dog. That’s all.

It’s very flattering to be remembered as a Bond girl with brains and not just for looking good in a bikini

I am so shy, and, at the same time, I kind of expose myself literally to thousands of people. I don’t really understand why I do that.