I know that you will find this topic very confusing and even contradictory, but I can assure you that it is very important to understand.
Acting can be a very glamorous, famous, rewarding and fun job to the outside world. People think it's just about getting a role, getting paid, going on location, being dressed and fed by others, acting out the role, attending a red carpet event and then becoming even more popular.
WRONG! TOTALLY WRONG!