The first acting I ever did was an Italian commercial. Once I did that, I said, 'this acting thing is awesome.'

Food is a passion because I basically grew up in a kitchen.

In any character I ever play, whether she's good or bad or whatever, my most important thing is heart.

I always have really fresh, hormone-free, additive-free chicken, healthy veggies, and brown rice in the fridge to grab because I'm always on the go.

I keep my center by really making sure I am nourished and taking care of my body. I cook all of my own food and always make sure I am eating healthy, nourishing, comforting foods. I feel derailed when I don't do this.

I know that many ailments can be healed with food by nourishing your body instead of taking drugs.

It was really cool because you can tell that she directs in a way that she wants to be spoken to, as an actress. That's really nice, and you appreciate that. Dealing with the actors was more important to her than anything else, which was really nice.