For me, being able to work with somebody who I don't have to translate my experience to all the time - that's important, because I'm not ­having to walk someone down the path of racial understanding to tell a story about a woman of color.

Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.

Being a mother is magical.

Desire leaves us heartbroken; it wears us out.

I don't believe in putting on airs. I call it like I see it.

Learning about the way people process information and their emotions is hugely helpful to my work.

Acting can be an amazingly cathartic thing - especially for young girls.