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.

Having a baby takes so much from you. It's the most glorious thing you'll ever do, but the aftermath is not so glorious!

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

I was black growing up in an all-white neighborhood, so I felt like I just didn't fit in. Like I wasn't as good as everybody else, or as smart, or whatever.

It gave me strength and toughness because I had to face reality, no matter how uncomfortable or painful it was.

I'm just going to live my life and be who I am.

The times may have changed, but the people are still the same. We're still looking for love, and that will always be our struggle as human beings.