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

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

When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does.

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.

I am convinced, completely convinced, that there was nothing random about [the adoption], she is the daughter I should have.

I heard that chivalry was dead, but I think it's just got a bad flue.