I don't see a white woman. I see a black woman, even though my mother is white. Knowing that has made my life easier, I think.

I meditate and pray all the time. The faith and respect that I have in the power of God in my life is what I've used to keep myself grounded, and it has allowed me to move away from the storms that were in my life.

My mother helped me identify myself the way the world would identify me. Bloodlines didn't matter as much as how I would be perceived.

I like Doritos. I'm usually watching 'The Biggest Loser' eating Doritos.

Women slave for their hair! It's all about how we compare ourselves to other women, how we size ourselves up.

Beauty is not just physical. It's about what you stand for, how you live your life.

In Monster's Ball I went nude, which was scary, but I took the chance and that's how I like to approach my career.