A person's self-esteem has nothing to do with how she looks.

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

Blackness is a state of mind and I identify with the black community. Mainly, because I realized, early on, when I walk into a room, people see a black woman, they don't see a white women. So out of that reason alone, I identify more with the black community.

There's a place in me that can really relate to being the underdog.

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

Sexuality is part of being a woman, it's part of what empowers us when we're smart enough to know how to use it.

I'm not a fanatic about exercising. For me, it's about moderation and balance.