Some people are surprised that the Republicans are waging a war on women, or that they voted against equal pay for women. I'm not surprised at all. In some ways, it may be a good thing. They're defending the patriarchy, which is a wounded beast! And wounded beasts are always dangerous.

It's hard for women at my age in Hollywood, but I'm not discouraged.

Telling lies and showing off to get attention are mistakes I made that I don't want my kids to make.

I found that you're more powerful when talking from your soul.

Our young people are assets to be cultivated and nurtured; let's begin treating them that way.

I finally got it: empower girls and everything changes.

I think that, like most of us, I was born with an innate goodness. And I believe that God has seen that in me and has protected me through times when I should have died so I could fulfill my potential and do his work.