I learned there's a tremendous amount of sisterhood among Muslim women, which I thought was really beautiful.

I believe that whatever your religious preference, there has to be a commitment to family because everything really does start there.

I think there are a lot of other actors that are just talented, it's just about this opportunity - it's just about when are we going to be put in those positions where we can shine.

I'm working on a project called Lemons, produced by Killer Films. The director has a great perspective on character development.

I don't think the religion makes the woman; I think the woman is who she is within the religion.

I don't really like to compare my life as an actress and being my son's mother. My personal life and my professional life are very different, and I try to keep them separate, just because my personal life is so precious to me.

Whether you're playing a mom on-screen or you're in a car pool lane driving your child to school in the morning, there are similarities that are undeniable. And once you're a mother, there are certain things that are instinct. You just have a better understanding of what it means to be a mother.