The idea of stuff just hanging in my closet and not being used - there's a little bit of the African in me that gets bothered by that [somewhat].

I've never been the kind of actress that just likes to show up and say my lines. I'm fascinated by what the crew does.

My thoughts and love go out to the Mandela family. Rest in peace Madiba. You will be missed, but your impact on this world will live forever.

I always knew I would adopt. Always.

In the story, I think as an actor you're just trying to fit into the world.

I do think that when you're specifically working in a country like South Africa, you have to be able to be aware of the cultural truth of what people are raised in and believe in and how they function within their society.

You're either a really good hooker or a really good mom. That kind of conflicted nature is very much a part of being a woman.