You know criticism when you get into this business. You accept the bad with the good, the tabloids and the positive side of it.

For some reason I only crave fruit when I'm in a tropical place - if it's really hot in the summer or if I go to a tropical island for work. But otherwise I really don't crave it.

I love kids. I just love kids. They put you in a good mood and they are so full of life.

Honestly, in the beginning, it was really tough. Coming from Cincinnati, Ohio, I was just a girl who had a dream, which was to go to Los Angeles, have a career and to be able to support my family. To have a dream like that and, you know, you're not ready.

Whatever it takes to make you more secure with yourself, you can learn to do it.

I guess I've always been attracted to people who stand out as individuals - people who are adventurous and take chances.

I went to the Performing Arts School and studied classical ballet. That attitude is something that's put into your head. You are never thin enough.