My aim was never to be an American star; otherwise, I would have moved to Los Angeles.

I want to make films that are political and social. Films with a message or an idea. Films that dare to ask.

Attraction is beyond our will or ideas sometimes.

As an actor, I have to be fulfilled in the roles that I play; it has to be a journey for me to learn something or involve myself.

I was so happy when they cast me in Chocolat, because it's one of my vices.

I believe that being an actress or being involved in a movie has to be a life experience, otherwise why go for it? I have to change me, and I have to learn things, and I have to push me and my limits. By acting, I find a freedom inside of a prison in a way.

I don't think I'm a perfect mother. I think I'm trying my best. I think it's complicated, it's difficult. I think I'm learning from my kids so much to be their mother. I don't think you're born a mother, I think you become a mother.