Looks alone won’t get you that far. It may get you in the door, but there’s always somebody younger, somebody prettier. You have to rely on something else.

I think since I did Monster I really started understanding how hard it is for first time directors. I think there's a lot of great stories out there, but it's high risk.

I always knew I would adopt. Always.

Actors - we're selfish, but we can't think about the work in that kind of selfish manner. I think that you have to step away from yourself, if you're going to do it. Otherwise don't do it; otherwise why do it?

I'm always open to a relationship, but I'm not putting those feelers out there now.

[If you want to] ask the question what is beautiful? It's the life that you lead. It's the life that all women lead.

I love being a woman and I love being feminine.