Alana Stewart Quotes, born Alana Kaye Collins on May 18, 1945, in San Diego, California, is an American actress, former model, author, and advocate. Raised in poverty in Texas, she became a Ford model in New York before transitioning to acting, appearing in films like Evel Knievel (1971) and TV shows such as The Bionic Woman and Fantasy Island. Married to actor George Hamilton and singer Rod Stewart, she faced personal challenges, including divorce and health struggles with Epstein-Barr virus. As president of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, she honors her late friend’s legacy through cancer research advocacy. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, her books, and public statements—reflect her resilience, spirituality, and insights on life, capturing her journey from hardship to empowerment.
15 Alana Stewart Quotes
- “Through a long and painful process, I’ve learned that happiness is an inside job—not based on anything or anyone in the outer material world.” (Rearview Mirror: A Memoir, 2012)
- “No matter what kind of challenges or difficulties or painful situations you go through in your life, we all have something deep within us that we can reach down and find the inner strength to get through them.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Bitterness and resentment only hurt one person, and it’s not the person we’re resenting—it’s us.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I used to think that divorce meant failure, but now I see it more as a step along the path of self-realization and growth.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Sometimes you just have to let go of the old and trust that something better is going to take its place, even if it’s scary to face change and the unknown.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I have a strong belief that there is a god or a higher power. I think that if you have a strong belief in that, then you won’t feel alone in life and you will feel you can get through anything.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Our thoughts really do create our lives. They’ve done a lot of research showing if you’re an optimistic, positive person you will be a healthier person than if you’re a sad, depressed, negative person.” (Interview, Fox News, 2013)
- “I don’t regret either of my marriages—not for a minute.” (Rearview Mirror: A Memoir, 2012)
- “Somewhere deep inside me was the will and determination not only to live, but to be a more present mother for my kids, instead of one who was emotionally unavailable because she was in so much pain.” (Interview, Huffington Post, 2012)
- “I’ve elected to age gracefully.” (Interview, Huffington Post, 2012)
- “For anyone going through a divorce or any other painful challenge, the first and most important recommendation I can make is to find some kind of spiritual and emotional support.” (Rearview Mirror: A Memoir, 2012)
- “I grew up poor and used to look at people in big houses and thought they had everything. Then later on I looked at models in magazines and thought they had it all.” (Interview, Huffington Post, 2012)
- “I sleep with my gun on my bedside table. I live alone; it is my protection and makes me feel safer.” (Interview, Fox News, 2013)
- “I learned to appreciate the people that you love because you never know how long they’re gonna be here.” (Interview, CBS12, 2025)
- “A lot of people would think I have led this easy kind of charmed life, or maybe even a fairytale in some ways. But it has been anything but that.” (Interview, Fox News, 2012)
Alana Stewart’s quotes are a heartfelt blend of resilience, self-discovery, and spiritual wisdom, inspiring readers to find inner strength and embrace life’s challenges. Which one’s got you reflecting on your own journey? Drop it in the comments and keep her inspiring legacy alive!
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