I think there's a certain level of trust that I have with women. I've always been honest, even when I haven't had good times in my life or my movie bombed or I've had great success. I've owned up to all of it.

Career is important, but nothing really supersedes my roles as a mother.

If you set out to do something and you give it your all and it doesn't work out, be willing to modify your goal slightly. Have the ability to look in another direction. A small shift could guide you to the real purposes of your life.

I've always thought that when anyone receives an award for acting they should always thank their fellow actors, because the only way you're going to deliver your best performance is when you have other good actors on the set supporting you and being very present for you even when the camera is not on them.

I always had to prove myself through my actions. Be a cheerleader. Be class president. Be the editor of the newspaper.

While being called beautiful is extremely flattering, I would much rather be noticed for my work as an actress.

I find when I have short hair, I feel like I have nothing to hide behind anymore.