Powerful women are the most interesting to play.

It's true about the eyes being the window to the soul. Your face can be etched with worry, and twisted by ageing, but the eyes tell the true story of who you are.

As an artist, I am interested in telling stories that haven't been told before, stories that are going to affect people, and also stories that shine light on areas of history that haven't had light shined on them before.

I live on the same street as my family, actually. I live across the road. I'm a real family person!

I would say only be an actress if you genuinely feel the calling, because it's a tough profession.

Powerful women are the most interesting to play.

Kids should be naughty and go through that rebellious phase I didn't have.