Bell: 'Someone could take my place'

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Kristen Bell has revealed that she sometimes gets scared that she will never work again.

However, the Couples Retreat star told Parade that she is "proactive" and always looking for new jobs.

"After every job, I have 'I'm never going to work again' syndrome," she said. "It's just a fact of loving what you're doing and always wanting more.

"The one thing I learned from my father is how to be extremely proactive. So when a series gets cancelled or a movie wraps, I get on the phone.

"I'm not an idiot. I've got a mortgage to pay. It's just a matter of making smart decisions, as an actress and a businesswoman."

Bell added that she could easily be replaced by other young actresses.

"There are a thousand girls out there that have great acting chops and are pretty and personable and I could easily fall out of the loop," she said. "Someone else could take my place. I want to ride this wave while I have it."