I didn't have any confidence in my beauty when I was young. I felt like a character actress, and I still do.

No one has ever asked an actor, 'You're playing a strong-minded man.' We assume that men are strong-minded, or have opinions. But a strong-minded woman is a different animal.

I get nervous the more time I have to think about something so I deliberately don't give myself too much time between jobs. I take a big break and then I start working again usually.

I feel much more comfortable dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. I'm wearing very fancy clothes today. It's Valentino. But the film ["Devil Wears Prada"] did not make me change my style. If anything, it has made me appreciate the people who do this every morning in a serious way, get dressed up and really put together that look. I mean, wow. It's amazing.

Chris Cooper is one of my favorite actors in the world. I've seen him in most everything he's done.

I have a very good life - I'm lucky enough not to be deprived.

Every single decision I make about what material I do, what I'm putting out in the world, is because of my children.