I'm hopeful that increased awareness of the issues in Africa will bring about a new wave of progress and activism among young people everywhere.

I think actors, because we're in the world of the characters and the movie, are more isolated, and it always really fun to wake up and be a family with the entire crew.

I love doing lesbian love scenes. Before I did my lesbian scenes in Gia, I talked to actresses who said love scenes are easier with another woman than a man. Bound's Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly said they'd lie there and discuss the sale at Barney's between takes.

It may sound cliché, but when you feel beautiful and strong on the inside, it shows on the outside.

I love doing action. And I love doing dramatic films, and I'd never really been able to combine them.

On the superficiality of the industry: We are setting an example of what we think is beautiful and you really want to put that much make up on me?

Everyone can help. We can educate ourselves and our children about other countries and cultures.