I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.

Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.

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.

Films that I want to do are few and far between.

Never send a boy to do a woman's job.

For any woman reading this, I hope it helps you to know you have options. I want to encourage every woman, especially if you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, to seek out the information and medical experts who can help you through this aspect of your life, and to make your own informed choices.

Barefoot or first thing in the morning, I feel beautiful. I didn't always feel that way, but I feel that way now. When somebody loves you, and when you make somebody else happy, when your presence seems to make them happy, you suddenly feel like the most beautiful person in the world.