I love acting, of course, but being with my husband and my children always brought me the greatest joy and happiness in life.

A man has always been seen as someone who works hard and has a full-time occupation. I think women should have the same opportunity and not have any stigma attached to them if they choose to pursue their careers.

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

You win an Oscar, it can double the audience that you had before.

I guess a normal woman would find it extremely enjoyable to wear fancy clothes. For me, I didn't enjoy it. It felt like a straight jacket.

You can't get spoiled if you do your own ironing.

I'm a pain in the ass to all of the costume designers with whom I work because I have very strong feelings about the subject.