Emmy Rossum: 'The Fear of Failing Pushes Me Really Hard'

Emmy Rossum keeps it chic while out with her mom Cheryl for a low key Saturday (June 21) in Los Angeles.

The 27-year-old actress and her mom headed out for a day of pampering at the spa after a full week of events.

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Recently speaking with Variety, Emmy opened up about what goes into choosing the roles she plays.

“Being scared…The fear of failing pushes me really hard. So if I think it’s something really easy and I’ll make a nice paycheck, I tend not to do it,” she shared.

Emmy added, “Things that make me shake and make my heart beat, I don’t know if I can do that, but I really want to prove to myself that I can.”

FYI: Emmy is wearing Yosi Samra sandals and Three Dots shorts.

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