I loved Jen Garner in Alias. I think there are similarities, but we're definitely a very different show [Nikita]. I think it's cool to have women who are strong, kicking some ass.

When a man leaves you notes saying he loves you, or asks how your day was - and then listens - you feel special.

If we do change anything, we always talk about it beforehand. It's not really fair to throw things at the director on the day, unless it's a small note such as re-phrasing something. But if it's large, we always talk to the director. But we seldom do that out of respect for the writers because, for the most part, they do such a great job.

I think it's very rare that you see girl friendships on television. It's always cattiness and all that drama.

The best relationships are when you both want to make each other happy - you buy the groceries, I do the dishes.

Pilates is my favorite meditative way to get in shape. I don't like the gym and I don't like running, so I just lay on my Pilates reformer. It's great.

Guys need to know when to take charge.