Over the months, I kept seeing more feathers, especially at moments when I was really down and distraught. You ask for signs in your life, but what you get is more like a confirmation: You are where you need to be. Just take a deep breath.

I have a lot of LGBT friends and family members and I've always supported the community, not only as a child but as an adult, and I think it's important to voice that.

I actually study boxing - my dad was a Golden Gloves champion so I learned how to fight at a very young age. Growing up in Brooklyn you always had to watch your back, so I pretty much learned to protect myself.

Follow your heart because it always knows.

There’s always going to be someone who is prettier than you, better than you in some way, but everyone has that something that makes them different.

When I look back on my career, I go, 'This is really great, I've played so many different women.'

I'm not one to take revenge. If someone does something wrong to me I leave it in the hands of the universe to take care of that person.