Question about actors?

Question:when actors are acting and there crying do they have some kind of liquid or something that makes them cry or do they make themselves cry ive always wondered that and i just didnt know the answer

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: when actors are acting and there crying do they have some kind of liquid or something that makes them cry or do they make themselves cry ive always wondered that and i just didnt know the answer

some put a liquid thing, some put onion juice under their eyes and some really get in it and cry!

Many actors were taught to cry, in acting school.
The teachers with whom I studied, gave us numerous methods for crying on cue. It's easy and fun.

they do all of the stuff

They usually get in the moment and cry. That is what I do. I just think of something sad and then tears come. When I saw Wicked I asked that and it was the same answer I put.

they could study how someone looks when they cry, and just mimic the actions. sometimes theyll get out of character and think of a personal experience, but alot of directors dont like that.

Some actors can just cry on cue, others can't.
I believe the fake tears they use is called glycerine... not entirely sure.. but most people prefer to really cry. It's better because there's a look in their eyes that you can't get with fake tears!

Some might have a liquid thing, others just bring up pianful memories and emotions that make them cry, just depends on thier style.