When I first covered [presidential election ] in 2008, I was asking questions for kids around the world, but mainly for myself. I didn't know the process, I didn't know how it worked. Now, of course, I'm more schooled on it, but I deal with so much politics in my fashion work and in Hollywood, that I haven't been as connected this time.

I was actually the one who decided to move to LA. Mom and I were driving on Sunset Boulevard during one of our trips back to see her family, and I said, 'Can we just stay?' So we did.

People are quick to jump to conclusions.

I'm drawn to roles that have real substance, that aren't just the victim or the teenage girl or the girlfriend.

I was never afraid of going after what I wanted, and making that known, and being vocal about it.

It truly is the power that you have deep within yourself that gives you the strength to pursue your dreams.

I never go with something in mind. I like having an array of generations in my outfits!