Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Darlene Cates

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actress Darlene Cates.
Last updated on November 8, 2024.
Darlene Cates

Darlene Cates was an American actress. She became known for her role in the 1993 film What's Eating Gilbert Grape, in which she played the title character's housebound mother.

...I will not be a sight gag for anybody. I will not do anything degrading to myself or other fat people. — © Darlene Cates
...I will not be a sight gag for anybody. I will not do anything degrading to myself or other fat people.
Its really hard to go out knowing that you are going to be the center of attention just about anywhere you go and that its not going to be in a positive way.
I'm not opposed to doing science fiction or comedy, but there has to be respect. I refuse to be the joke, the fat woman joke, in any movie. I've turned down roles.
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