I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child.

I actually started modeling in Ethiopia, because that's where I grew up, and I started out by just doing little fashion shows for school, and I liked it so much that I started pursuing it.

I grew up watching films. Film has been part of my life since I was a child.

If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try.

I want to spend as much time as possible with my children, so I always like to keep my beauty and fashion routines effortless... but still chic!

When countries commit to protecting vulnerable lives, they should receive support from those who can provide it in order to make their programs a success.

I'm a mom. I'm from Ethiopia. I gave birth in the U.S. and had all the proper care available to me. If I had given birth in Ethiopia - I don't know if I might have even survived it.