When you get older, you feel better about yourself. You're not worried what other people think about you, in general. You just get more comfortable in your skin.

I was a very extrovert kid. It felt normal to me to act. I always went to regular schools. I've never been catty or a prima donna, so I never had problems. I always had my seat at the cafeteria when I came back from acting.

Confidence is very sexy. You could be not cute at all and have such confidence.

I am sure I would love to do it now, but back then, I was, like, 11 and it was 'ugh.' There's nothing sexual or sexy when you're that age. So I was kissing Brad Pitt. So what? He had chapped lips. He was lovely and kind and sweet to me, but it was just yuk.

I think every woman goes through a relationship where she is with a guy that is really not right for her. You get lost in it.

I've always been someone who is pretty hard on herself. But I've lightened up a lot.

When I go away to do a movie, I bring the blanket I've had since I was a little girl. It helps me sleep. I also always bring my laptop so I can E-mail friends. And I bring my dog, Beauty, wherever I can.