As a child, I was a clown. I didn't hesitate to make a fool of myself and I would love to completely take on wacky characters.

I've always admired Cate Blanchett and the roles she chooses. I think she's got an incredible discipline in a way, with choosing roles that are going to help her grow and bring something interesting to the world.

I wanted to be like an actor or a comedian for a little while, because I was always wanting to make people laugh, and being stupid, so I never thought I'd be doing a job where you always have to look nice, and polished and sophisticated.

As a model you do play a certain role and you know as an actor you play another role.

Some girls get swept up in the lifestyle-clubbing and partying with celebrities. You can't live your life like that, though. It's fake.

Through my whole career, that's been a major thing - bringing my family with me.

Lots of models have played mermaids throughout history and it is, kind of, a funny rite of passage.