For me, nothing has ever taken precedence over being a mother and having a family and a home.

What I love about photography, and it's the same thing I love about acting, really, is that it forces you, like, right into the moment, where you can't be distracted, where you can't be, like, thinking about other things or ahead of yourself or behind yourself.

If I had to start over, I'd pursue photography - probably to the exclusion of acting.

Be present. I would encourage you with all my heart just to be present. Be present and open to the moment that is unfolding before you. Because, ultimately, your life is made up of moments. So don't miss them by being lost in the past or anticipating the future.

I've been thinking a lot about next year, which will be the first time in 25 years that I don't have a child at home.

There was that feminist myth that we can do everything. I don't think you can.

American Horror Story re-energized me; it re-energized my career. There’s no shame in recognizing that. It’s exposed me to a whole new generation, which is a little strange. I’m not used to young people thinking I’m cool.