Joan Crawford quotes

Joan Crawford was an iconic American film and television actress, celebrated for her powerful on-screen presence and versatility. One of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the Golden Age, she won an Academy Award for her role in “Mildred Pierce.” She became not only a legend in cinema but also a lasting symbol of ambition and resilience. Here are 20 of her quotes:

Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.

Joan Crawford

I have always known what I wanted, and that was beauty... in every form.

Joan Crawford

I, Joan Crawford, I believe in the dollar. Everything I earn, I spend.

Joan Crawford

You have to be self-reliant and strong to survive in this town. Otherwise you will be destroyed.

Joan Crawford

Women's Lib? Poor little things. They always look so unhappy. Have you noticed how bitter their faces are?

Joan Crawford

I think that the most important thing a woman can have - next to talent, of course - is her hairdresser.

Joan Crawford

I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.

Joan Crawford

If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, 'There's Joan Crawford!' I turn around and say, 'Hi! How are you!

Joan Crawford

I need sex for a clear complexion, but I'd rather do it for love.

Joan Crawford

It has been said that on screen I personified the American woman.

Joan Crawford

I was born in front of a camera and really don't know anything else.

Joan Crawford

Damn it... Don't you dare ask God to help me.

Joan Crawford

The Democratic party is one that I've always observed. I have struggled greatly in life from the day I was born and I am honored to be apart of something that focuses on working class citizens and molds them into a proud specimen. Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Kennedy have done so much in that regard for the two generations they've won over during their career course.

Joan Crawford

If you want to see the girl next door, go next door.

Joan Crawford

Any actress who appears in public without being well-groomed is digging her own grave.

Joan Crawford

I am just too much.

Joan Crawford

Hollywood is like life, you face it with the sum total of your equipment.

Joan Crawford

Recently I heard a 'wise guy' story that I had a party at my home for twenty-five men. It's an interesting story, but I don't know twenty-five men I'd want to invite ta a party.

Joan Crawford