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

Weave sex is a little awkward.

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

Just like in Christianity or Buddhism, obviously there are certain practices that dictate one's life, but I don't think you can say all Muslim women are a certain way.

I'm kind of pinching myself in the morning. Like, wait, you really did pray to have a body of work that stays diversified and interesting. And I have it!

I can tell you it makes a big difference to have a director who is collaborative. What motivates a character in my mind could be completely different from what the director's thinking. You have to have those conversations ahead of time and throughout the process. It affects the performance.

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