Helen Hunt Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

I think that all of us are 5-year-olds and we don't want to be embarrassed in the schoolyard.

I usually don't read things written about me and I certainly don't read things if they are inappropriate.

When you first entered the restaurant, I thought you were handsome... and then, of course, you spoke.

You have five seconds to enjoy it and then you remember who you didn't thank.

It's more important to know your weaknesses than your strengths.

Trivia

While starring in Mad About You, Helen filmed 3 public service announcements for NBC's The More You Know. Her topics were sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence, and a teacher tribute.

Helen wrote an essay, contributing to Willa Shallit's book Becoming Myself: Reflections on Growing Up Female.

Helen made her Broadway debut in 1989 as Emily Webb in a revival of Thornton Wilder's Our Town.

Helen has a production company called Hunt/Tavel Productions.

Helen is the only actress to win four blockbluster entertainment awards.

Helen dated The Waterdance co star Eric Stolz for a long period of time.

Helen was voted one by People Magazine one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in 1998.

Helen celebrated Thanksgiving every year with dear friend Anthony Edwards.

Helen graduated from Providence High School in Burbank.

Helen stands 5’ 8” tall in bare feet.

Helen played Jamie Stemple Buckman on the TV series Mad About You.

Helen played Darcy McGuire in the 2000 box office hit What Women Want.

Helen played Janine Roby in the made for TV movie Empire Falls (2005).

Helen beat out Teri Hatcher for the role of Jamie Buchman in Mad About You (1992).

Helen graces the November 2005 issue of Redbook Magazine.

Helen won a "Best Actress" Oscar for her role in the 1997 movie, As Good as it Gets.

Helen favorite movies that she has starred in are The Waterdance and As Good As It Gets. She says she pursued these roles like a bloodhound.