It feels like I'm starting to come into my own in terms of where I want to go artistically, toward more complicated, interesting characters.

I didn't really [seriously] go out with any guys until I was 18 and met my ex-fiancé, Michael Weatherly.

Like many other moms out there, I try to buy safe products for my family, but that can't be the only solution. You can't hire a team of scientists to do your shopping for you. At some point the government has to step in and ensure that chemicals are safe before our children are exposed to them.

When I work out, I have energy and feel good about myself.

I don't hang out with the Hollywood cool people. I'm not out trying to make friends with people because they're famous.

I've always been attracted to guys with big brains.

Living in L.A., everyone likes to mold you and change you. I don't care about fame, I don't care about being a celebrity. I know that's part of the job, but I don't feed into anyone's idea of who I should be.