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Caucasian Quotes

On labels, casting, and how people see each other.

These Caucasian quotes come mostly from performers describing how the label affected the roles they were offered, alongside a few wider observations about how the word gets used. It's a candid look at identity from the inside of an industry.

Turkey is a European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, Balkan country, Caucasian country, neighbor to Africa, Black Sea country, Caspian Sea, all these.

Quotes by Ahmet Davutoglu

I don't understand labels. I don't need anybody to tell me I'm Latina or black or anything else. I've played characters that were written for Caucasian females, I just want to be given the same consideration as everybody else, and...

Quotes by Zoe Saldana

Here in Russia,, in many cities, people are irritated by Caucasian intrusion. Caucasians come from foreign countries; they are ubiquitous: in markets, shops, hotels, restaurants. They misbehave, and in this sense we have feelings similar to those that the Germans...

Quotes by Vladimir Zhirinovsky

I felt like I wasn't considered for minority or Caucasian male lead roles. There aren't really a lot of roles written for me, and I mean me and who I am in real life.

Quotes by Vincent Rodriguez III

Africa Quotes

It takes time for brown people and people of different ethnicities to get into the Hollywood world, which is predominantly Caucasian and African American.

Quotes by Utkarsh Ambudkar

I was shocked that I even got the opportunity to audition for 'A Wrinkle in Time.' Meg Murry is a Caucasian girl in the book.

Quotes by Storm Reid

It's difficult because usually when they cast things, the main characters are Caucasian in absolutely almost every situation.

Quotes by Sandrine Holt

When judging a horoscope, it is of prime importance that we take into consideration the social and racial standing of the individual, for configurations which are of great significance in the horoscope of an educated Caucasian may mean little or...

Quotes by Max Heindel

Being Asian in this business is something you have to consider, because sometimes people aren't as open. They'll say, I can't see you with a Caucasian person.

Quotes by Lucy Liu

African Quotes

I hope that when people see Asian women, they realize we are all different. A lot of time with Caucasian people, they just group us together as Asian. But even with different cities in China, people have different personalities... We...

Quotes by Liu Wen

I hesitate to say because it sounds silly, but the first play I did was 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' by Brecht.

Quotes by Justin Kirk

I'm a Caucasian American Jew. These are all things that make up who I am.

Quotes by Greg Rucka

Seattle is still more Caucasian than most medium-sized cities. The sort of psychosexual politics of white fandom in context of black athletes who are also both very rich and slightly angry is just, to me, bottomlessly fascinating.

Quotes by David Shields

When I found out that I'm playing Nagini, I thought it was meaningful because it's an important character in the 'Harry Potter' series. 'Harry Potter' is a franchise film with many Caucasian actors, so I thought many Korean viewers would...

Quotes by Claudia Kim

Ale Quotes

I'd go for roles that would say 'for all ethnicities,' but what they're pretty much saying is, 'We want a Caucasian guy or a black guy.' One or the other.

Quotes by Bronson Pelletier

As a matter of fact they'd blacken us down. I guess there's a reason that according to what the Caucasian wanted us to look like. He wanted us to look-if we were Black, then he had his idea of what...

Quotes by Billy Eckstine

I relate to both my Caucasian side and my African side, and I love that.

Quotes by Annie Ilonzeh

My husband is actually biracial. He is Caucasian and African American. And my brother's fiance is Latina. So we have a colorful family.

Quotes by Aja Brown

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Caucasian quotes on this page focus on?
Most of these quotes come from actors talking about how being seen as Caucasian, or not, affected which roles they were considered for. A few widen out to general observations about the label.
Why would someone search for quotes about being Caucasian?
People researching identity and casting in entertainment often want first-person accounts, and these quotes offer that directly from performers describing their own experience.
Do any quotes here talk specifically about Hollywood casting?
Yes, a couple of quotes describe being passed over for both minority and Caucasian lead roles, and how slowly the industry has made room for different ethnicities.
Is there international perspective included?
One quote describes reactions to Caucasian visitors in Russian cities, which adds a different, more everyday angle to how the word gets used outside entertainment.
Where should I go from here for more identity-focused quotes?
Try American quotes for more on national identity, or African quotes for another perspective on heritage.

Related pages include American quotes on national identity and African quotes for another perspective on heritage and belonging.