I met with Karl Lagerfeld, and if you have those kind of connections, that takes you into that world and puts you on that level.

For me, I want a president who is more than a symbol, someone who has ideas that I align with.

I started modeling when I was - not older, but not 12. I have a mom who's a feminist, she's an English professor, an intellectual. She really gave me the equipment to understand that you can celebrate yourself without putting yourself down or needing to apologize for the way you look. I think that attitude is really crucial for a model.

When I was 14, a lot of people said, "She's such a good actress, she loves theater, she looks like a woman, she should consider moving to L.A. and trying to do this professionally." My parents were hesitant, but they would take me.

Being part of a patriarchal society, it kind of helped me figure out what I was all about.

I think everyone has their awkward phases. Growing up isn't easy for everyone.

On whether Blurred Lines' video is sexist: I don't. I really appreciate the people who watch out for that stuff, and I'm sensitive to those sort of things. On the surface level, the naked women dancing, I understand that can be perceived that way. But we're directed to have a sort of confidence, a sarcastic attitude about the whole situation.