Plastic surgery and breast implants are fine for people who want that, if it makes them feel better about who they are. But, it makes these people, actors especially, fantasy figures for a fantasy world. Acting is about being real being honest.

Everyone can commit to 20 minutes, especially if there's a glass of Chardonnay afterwards.

You know, I never felt like I was young at the time and obviosly having Mia was absolutely planned. It's only know when I meet people who are my age and single, [with] no kids, that I reflect and say, 'Bloody hell? I really have leaved at a fast pace.'

Femininity for me means happiness and freedom...freedom of being who you are in whatever shape or size you come in.

As a woman, especially when you have children, one gets so good at soldiering on - almost too good.

I'm often drawn to characters that are more obviously one thing. They're passionate, and there is always an element of strength because I think every person possesses that in some way, even if they've experienced hardship in their lives.

I was the kid who never won the races. I never jumped the highest. I wasn't on the list of the high-achieving.