I always take the time to eat well and eat locally because it's common sense.

You hear things like, ‘People shouldn’t know about your life because you’re creating an illusion on-screen.’ But I don’t see other actresses going to great lengths to hide their heterosexuality. That’s an unfair double standard.

I don't care if people like my character. I just want them to think about the movie's message.

Absolutely, I think coming out has allowed me to align who I am with with my creative self.

Loving other people starts with loving ourselves and accepting ourselves.

I've never been to Ireland and I've always wanted to go.

If we took just 5 minutes to recognize each other's beauty, instead of attacking each other for our differences. That's not hard. It's really an easier and better way to live. And ultimately, it saves lives. Then again, it's not easy at all. It can be the hardest thing, because loving other people starts with loving ourselves and accepting ourselves. I know many of you have struggled with this. I draw upon your strength and your support, and have, in ways you will never know.