The sun doesn't lose its beauty when covered by the clouds. The same way your beauty doesn't fade when being covered by Hijab

I'm not going to say how, specifically, but I will continue to speak out about human rights and freedoms. Absolutely. We can speak out about what we are angry about, but the most important thing is to try and help people understand the reality and not be blinded by something that is not the truth.

... the one that has the worst effect for me was pot. I felt silly and giggly - I hate feeling like that.

I became an actress because my mom wanted me to become an actress. It took me until my mid-30s to realize I actually didn’t. I actually wanted to write and direct and be more involved in politics and humanitarian issues.

Over 20 million children of conflict are out of school. Education is often forgotten.

Everyone got kind of crazy with me mentioning I was in love with a woman.

Love elevates. Love is what you live for.