[Technically mercenary work and politics involve a certain amount of acting skill, but she can't truthfully say she's been a performer in any official capacity.]

My family was wealthy and my mother was a dedicated patron of the arts. She believed the arts were essential to being cultured and refined and raised me accordingly. I had lessons from an early age.

[Which begs the question...]

What of you, darling? You seem to be right in your element.