I just want to be a nice girl from the Midwest - I don't want to have to act like a heavy to be taken seriously, and I resent that I have to be so pushy and political sometimes just to do my job.

I think if people are passionate about something, it could be real estate or biochemistry, and that spark gets turned on in them, everyone's beautiful in that zone.

I'm all-American. Sexy but not intimidating. Not the kind of woman who's going to steal someone's husband.

Being on set with my daughter watching her in front of the camera was a fantastic experience. I am so proud of her.

But some people don't appreciate my bossiness.

Not that I believe you can have it all: I believe you can have it all, just not at the same time.

Watching your husband become a father is really sexy and wonderful.