I mean, the men in Hollywood event is every day - it's called Hollywood.

It's about getting the kids up and fed, getting one to school, getting the other down for a nap, going to the grocery store, picking one up from school, getting the other one down for another nap, cooking dinner... I live my life at these two extremes. I'm either a full-time stay-at-home mom or a full-time actress.

And you can't hide in a comedy scene either. You have to give in to the scene and commit.

You can choose to be civil or not be civil. What is the point of going through the day and think it's cool to wear your honesty on your sleeve at the expense of everyone around you?

My mom was really vigorous about making sure that we saw things and that we questioned things. Education was so important to both of my parents.

It's not a bad thing, is it, to be strong in some ways and fragile and vulnerable in others?

I am the model middle child. I am patient and I like to take care of everyone. Being called nice is a compliment. It's not a boring way to describe me.