Women are socialized to be nice, to be docile. I call it 'shrink to fit': Shrink yourself to fit what others expect of you.

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

I don't feel particularly typecast because I think I do so many different kinds of things. Whether or not they're seen is another issue.

Ordinary people like you and me have the chance to make a tremendous difference for mothers and their children worldwide

It would be really great if people would realize that stars are only people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols.

And who cares, five years down the road, what most movies made or didn't make? If it's good, it stands up.

Any idiot can be brave, but courage is about knowing what's at stake, and moving forward anyway.