I think it's great that she's not perfect and wasn't perfect. I think that's maybe why so many young girls and different people look up to Mac and respect her even more.

I started acting when I was about 18. I was a model for a couple of years before that

I get letters from kids, teenagers and young girls who just want to be Mac. I've had quite a few people actually say that they're going to become a Marine or a JAG lawyer because of me... the character. I think that's pretty cool!

I like all the adventure sports but I like to do them in a safe way.

I didn't figure out the makeup or cute hair or clothes until oh, maybe my junior year of high school.

I've been playing a lot of really strong, able woman, but I think it would be really fun to play a crazy drug addict, or something.

I started when I was in college because I was shy and thought it would be a good way to break out of that.