I thought I was attractive when I shot 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.' Studio executives and movie reviewers let me know I had a confidence in my looks that was not shared by them.

You only get one life so you might as well make it a happy one, and that's why I tend to just jump into things. I'm sort of a fearless idiot that way.

My New Year's Resolution List usually starts with the desire to lose between ten and three thousand pounds.

I love romance. I think our skin clears up and we're nicer when you are in love.

Let's face it: Russell Crowe is fat and no one ever talks about it.

When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn't want to see the magic.

My daughter is a preschooler but I have only known her for a while. She is adopted.