I was happy, I wasnt beaten, and I lacked nothing. But it wasnt what people expect - it was very much sort of pinching and scraping. I dont know how my mother did it.

Successful films are very dangerous things.

I just get so fed up with seeing the same things written about me. If I see the words 'ice queen' attached to me, I feel like banging my head against the wall. There's this perception that I can only be in a film if I have a glass of champagne in my hand and a stately home in the background.

You know those drugstore kits that tell you when you're pregnant? They should have one that tells you when you're sane.

I do not want to pour out my heart to the world. I am cautious of what I say and to whom.

Having a leading man who is actually prettier than you are is quite upsetting.

I have never met a woman who works who doesn't feel guilty. I mean we all deny it like crazy but deep down there is always that voice saying you should be at home.