I'm an actress who likes a strong, communicative director.

There's such a history, and to be here, and to feel that, is really amazing.

My golden retriever, Callie, is so easy to please. She finds great pleasure in our day-to-day routine, which helps me to enjoy the simple things. She loves to jump on the couch with her favorite toys and roll around while I clap my hands.

I do a lot of comedy and I like that. I am happy doing funny films. I am often the straight person in a comedy, which is great as long as there are talented people to work with.

If I was going to do anything, I'd be a producer, only because I'd like to have a say in what gets made and what doesn't.

As an actress, there's nothing worse than not knowing your cues.

I do feel that film and TV are often behind when it comes to the way women look, they often dress them in khakis and denim shirts, but women and mothers these days look great and films need to reflect that. Real people look very fashionable, moms are at the forefront of the style. But things are getting better in that way.