Embeth Davidtz — American Actress born on August 11, 1965,

Embeth Jean Davidtz is an American-South African actress. Her screen roles include movies such as Matilda, Mansfield Park, Bicentennial Man, and Fracture, and the television series Mad Men. Davidtz spent much of her early life in South Africa... (wikipedia)

I was amazed at the rosy glow that can be around one when you're in a film that's done well.
I've accepted I can't rely on my work alone; I must market myself. The truly spectacular roles do go to the girls who actively promote their popularity.
The smartest people I know have that extra edge. The risk is always there that you'll look terribly undignified and slobbering, and inside I cringe about that, but I should be more aggressive.