In my career, there have been roles I haven't taken because someone involved with the project gave me a bad vibe. I don't care how much money is on the table: No job is worth feeling uneasy every day.

I think if we open ourselves to all different kinds of men and all groups, we find a lot more opportunities to love.

We give a lot of others significance in our lives even when they don't deserve it. It doesn't matter if they're family or if you've known them forever. If they're not good for you, they've got to go.

I decided to follow my dreams and my passions and to always have an adventure, no matter what it is.

But I prefer to go to comedies. Give me Julia Roberts smiling anyday.

Hollywood needs to recognise all shades of African American beauty.

After Halle Berry does her films and Queen Latifah does her films, it's left to all the black, Latino and Asian actresses to fight over a couple of roles. I opted for some TV. There's just not a ton of work in film.