Honestly, working with Eddie Murphy was mind-blowing just in terms of the budget alone. To see the respect he commands, to witness his presence, you understand why he and people like Martin Lawrence are stars.

I breastfed Sophie for 14 months and Nicolas for 11 months.

If you're actually talking to someone who's been through a disastrous number of years, that only means one thing: They survived it.

You shouldn't marry unless the both of you are on the same page on a lot of things. Life is going to deal you blows, and you have to be together. Your values and priorities have to be on the same page; otherwise, it won't work.

A guy once told me that I sound like I’m a little ahead of myself. I can’t wait to thank him at the Oscars.

I think 'Soul Food' had the biggest impact on me because that's where I was really able to shine as an actress and because I also met my husband there, and that was a huge turning point in my personal life. So, that show will stick with me forever and ever and ever.

I went to an all-girls private school, where we played field hockey and lacrosse.