In the latest issue of GQ, the seriously sexy January Jones opens up about how she overcame the low expectations of an ex-boyfriend. Instead of believing in her, the ex (rumored to be Ashton Kutcher) told her that she might not be cut out for acting. January recounts:
"The guy I was dating when I first got to LA was not supportive of my acting. He was like, I don't think you're going to be good at this. So — f*ck you! He only has nice things to say now — if anything, I should thank him. Because the minute you tell me I can't do something, that's when I'm most motivated."
January sure did channel that motivation, as her powerful portrayal of Betty Draper has earned her much critical acclaim.
Have you ever defied expectations to show what you're really made of?
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Yes, and YOU GO GIRL!
1As a woman of color, I do it every day. For all the ladies defying stereotypes and expectations, keep it going!! Do your thing!
2reminds me of Whitney Houston's Tell Me No!
3Yep! Her statement really rang true to me, because this is when I am at my best as well. Something in my mind just says, "If you think I can't, I will DEFINITELY proove you wrong."
4Good statement, ridiculous picture.
5Shes GORGEOUS!
My ex told me that I wouldn't pass high school. I'm half way through my uni degree. Ho hum.
6I don't really believe in living up to other peoples expectations, only my own. If I know I can do it, I'll bloody well do it!
Um, that would be nice and all, except for the fact that SHE IS A HORRIBLE ACTRESS. Fine, she's pretty and beautiful and sweet. But man oh man, she cannot act! And what is with that baby voice of hers? I watch Mad Men in spite of her!
7I like your attitude! Girl Power!
8Yes, but truthfully, I don't do it deliberately. I'm just being me. Generally, I think people misread me. They have a certain impression of me (that's usually inaccurate), and I end up defying their expectations. This happens more often than not.
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