It was interesting to portray a character that was so far removed from today's world, but was also at the forefront of feminism at that time.

Everything for me has happened so quickly. I finished shooting 'The Blind Side' not this past June, but the June before, and all of sudden up to now, it seems like it's gone from zero to 60 for me. I feel so fortunate to be able to say that.

Wearing a corset, a ball gown, heels and a swan hat with wings to fight in the forest gave me a whole new appreciation for everyday clothes, because you really become that alter ego while wearing those costumes in those environments on the set. They just influenced everything you tried to do.

My last name may have opened doors, but I have to keep them open.

[My book is] a collection of letters and essays about what it takes to be a young woman today. Mostly the taboo things that girls don't want to talk about, but once we do we realize we're not alone.

My dad knows how to tell a story. He'd make me laugh by doing all the different voices.

I love watching old movies anyway - I grew up with my mom watching old movies and being immersed in the history of old Hollywood.