When I was growing up, my parents took in foster children. From a young age, I learned that there are a lot of children in need.

Woody [Harrelson] and I actually worked together years ago on North Country. So I felt completely at ease.

What's compelling about the story and what's very honest about the story is that it's very real and it's happening. There are 200,000 women in active duty, and over 40% of them are moms. This experience is shared by thousands of women, and no one is right or wrong.

I grew up Catholic. I'm not religious now but I would say that I'm a very spiritual person and you're always in search of answers.

You dont grow up in a town of 700 thinking youre going to be an actress. I loved doing [school] plays, but it was just something to keep me busy.

I'm not too modest of a person. I've got a pretty blue sense of humor.

I think, typically, sci-fi can be a little bit grey and thought provoking. Sometimes it leaves you pondering certain questions and things.