Have Imposter Syndrome While Acting? 1 Solution

Have you ever had Imposter Syndrome While Acting? Many actors have. Even famous actors. Here are a just a few of the many well known actors who have talked about having Imposter Syndrome while acting.

Actors Who Have Discussed Having Imposter Syndrome While Acting

Look at this list of actors who have discussed having Imposter Syndrome. I read an interview with Tom Hanks who mentioned he was having a tough scene being shot the next day. He started feeling nervous about being “found out,” and that people would finally discover that he can’t act. And, that he past success were simply mistakes.

Jodie Foster
Emma Watson
Penelope Cruz
Tom Hanks
Tina Few
Kate Winslet
Meryl Streep
Natalie Portman
Viola Davis

Does Having Imposter Syndrome Go Away?

The actors who mentioned feeling Imposter Syndrome said that after they began shooting they calmed down.

Why Do Actors Have Imposter Syndrome While Acting?

We are in an unusual type of business. Every scene we shoot is unpredictable. There is no formula that allows us to do the take exactly the same way. There is no guarantee that we will be able to capture the specific emotion every time we read our lines. It is easy to feel uneasy and unsure of our skills. That is true even for Academy Award winning actors. That is why it is easy to have Imposter Syndrome. It’s easy to think that we won’t be able to execute what is needed and people will see that we can’t act.

1 Powerful Solution When Experiencing Imposter Syndrome

I know this might sound a little weird, but I found it helpful when experiencing Imposter Syndrome.
My thoughts turn to agreeing that I am an imposter. That I can’t act. And, I have no idea why people have been hiring me for the past 38 years. So, I decide to continue being an imposter and keep fooling people.
That has helped me.

EVER EXPERIENCED IMPOSTER SYNDROME WHILE ACTING?

If you have had Imposter Syndrome while acting, share your experience in the comment section of the YouTube Channel page.

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About the Author: Aaron Marcus

Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor and commercial model for over 36 years. His new book, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model is an Amazon Best Seller. Aaron has given his seminar: "Book the Job" over 800 times spanning 3 continents. He also offers online workshops. Aaron saves 5 days each month to give private on-line coaching sessions. Subscribe to his Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel and have free access to 270 + videos <ahttps://www.youtube.com/c/aaronmarcusactingandmodelingquicktips?sub_confirmation=1.