Toni Collette Stars in I m Thinking of Ending Things

Toni Collette Stars in I m Thinking of Ending Things

Toni Collette Stars in 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Movies for Grownups

12 Reasons to Love Toni Collette Even More

The actress opens up as her newest film — ' I' m Thinking of Ending Things' — premieres on Netflix

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic It seems like Australian powerhouse Toni Collette has been with us longer than her age of 47 would allow: Her memorable turns in The Sixth Sense (1999) and Little Miss Sunshine (2006) alone have endeared her to American audiences. But she's also captivated us in films such as The Hours and About a Boy (both 2002), Hereditary (2018) and (2019). Now there's I'm Thinking of Ending Things, writer-director Charlie Kaufman's latest spook-fest debuting on Netflix Sept. 4. Let us count the ways this actress captivates us with her talent, creative role selection and charming candor.

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What she says about it: I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a challenging, dreamlike, original piece. I've been a fan of Charlie Kaufman's work [Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation], and I loved the idea of playing someone through several different ages.

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What she says about it: I don't watch anything scary. No room for it in my mind. My imagination just doesn't need that fuel.

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What she says about it: I feel for people who've been alone, stuck away from loved ones, and those who are struggling financially to make ends meet. It's undeniable that we're all in this together. It's been moving to see people go out of their way to help others. I personally loved the quiet, slow time with my family. The film I was working on in Canada shut down, so I flew home and went into two weeks of isolating with my husband and kids before the official lockdown in Sydney.

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What she says about it: My favorite shows [during the pandemic] were ​ (Netflix) and ​ (Hulu)​. Both were stunning. RELATED: Ready for your Netflix binge-watch? Check out our critics’ picks for the best things coming to everyone's favorite streaming platform this month, .

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What she says about it: ​After two months of wine in the evenings, I decided to give ​not drinking a go. It's been three months now. I feel great.

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What she says about it: I'm living in the present, taking every day as it comes. Who knows where we'll be by then? I'd love to be in nature and dance all night with the people I love.

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Toni s Fast Facts

Mary Cybulski/Netflix Toni Collette as 'Mother' in "I'm Thinking of Ending Things." Age: ​47 Birthplace:​ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Current Project:​ ​I’m Thinking of Ending Things​ (Netflix, Sept. 4) First film costars:​ ​Anthony Hopkins and Russell Crowe​ in 1992’s ​The Efficiency Expert (also released as ​Spotswood) Breakout role: ​​Title character in ​Muriel’s Wedding​, 1994 More greatest hits:​ Knives Out, Unbelievable, Krampus, United States of Tara, The Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine, In Her Shoes, Emma, The Hours, About a Boy Off-screen: ​Married to musician Dave Galafassi; daughter Sage Florence, 12; son Arlo Robert, 9.

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What she says about it: I . I do breathing exercises. I work out. It used to be a chore when I was younger. Now I appreciate what it does for my mind. I feel stronger than ever.

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What she says about it: Don't run away from your emotions. They're there to light the way and guide you. Feel it all. The answers are inside you. Not out there somewhere.

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What she says about it: I don't believe in regrets. It's all growth.

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What she says about it: ​I'm an excellent driver. I was offered to drive professionally for BMW when I was 22.

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What she says about it: ​I'd love to work with Kate Winslet. RELATED: Women directors have never been more deserving of notice than right now. Get your watch list fixed up with our critics’ short list of the essential female filmmakers you need to follow:

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What she says about it: ​I'm becoming a director. I have a few projects on the boil. I'm enjoying the initial machinations of putting them together and can't wait to be fully immersed on set.

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