It is so gratifying to hear from people who look up to you and see you in these places that they never thought they could ever dream to be. It's emotional. You really feel like you're opening up people's minds, who otherwise thought that they couldn't dream big. That's such a huge opportunity. It's such a gift.

When I'm in L.A., I try to run the canyons or play tennis with friends a few times a week. I've tried working out with a trainer and going to the gym, but I'd just much rather be outside.

I was actually a huge tomboy growing up.

No one is perfect and everyone wishes they could change something about themselves.

I'm, like, a real nerd, in that I will take a book that is three inches thick and disappear and not leave until it's done.

There aren't very many notable Native American female figures historically. That's the way that it's been. Pocahontas and Sacajawea.

I'm a Native American actress.