Claire Danes can only act when the weather is “just right”.


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The Stardust actress is rarely happy with her scenes and believes her performance depends on the climate.

Claire told Stella magazine: “Occasionally I get it right as an actress and feel proud of what I’ve done.

“But the conditions have to be just right. I have to be working with a director who is really capable and attentive.

“The weather has to be just so and the other actors have to be great. Then, for some reason, it works and I feel wonderful.

“But then something changes and I go back to square one again.”

The 28-year-old star admits she spends most of the time complaining – about herself.

Claire said: “I complain the whole time, mainly about my acting. I complain about it when I do it and I complain when I’m not doing it, too.

“I think the main problem is that I’m exceedingly self-critical. It’s ridiculous, I know, but I can’t seem to be able to stop myself.”

Claire can be seen starring in fantasy adventure Stardust, which hits cinemas later this month.