There are assumptions made about the way you look. I'm always surprised when people don't think I'm smart.

And the insidious thing is that people will either see a movie because it did well last weekend or won't see it because it didn't do well.

A l lot of films I've done are essentially about women who are finding their voice, women who don't know themselves well.

My family responsibilities don't conflict with my career. Not at all.

I have a very good life, so I have nothing to complain about. Sometimes, I just have existential angst.

All of [motherhood] surprised me. It surprised me from the very first second I saw Jack. I'd believed that my pregnancy was a condition. It never computed. And there he was. Everyone made fun of me because I stared at him for months and months, not being able to believe he was real.

The best thing about modern living is anaesthesia.