I think because I became a mom later in life, everything in life means more.

Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mothers loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.

If I can play a little part in the world's healing, and making it a better place than when I came, then I just thank God for that chance.

Being sexy is just one part of being a woman and an actress. But if the part calls for sexy...

Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway.

Becoming a parent erased many of my negative childhood feelings and filled them in with something new.

Italian culture is so deeply soaked in an appreciation of the good things in life.