It took me a very long time to heal. It was a shock to my system.

I think you put art out into the world, and sometimes it's divisive, sometimes it's embraced. Sometimes people cry, laugh or have complicated reactions.

I think having my life be as private and quiet as possible is a way in which then I can go and play characters.

I love acting, but it's much more fun taking the kids to the zoo.

As an actor you're only as good as the things you're offered. And there just weren't any female directors offering me things. So when you dissect that, you realize there aren't women offering you things because they don't have the opportunities. I work to raise money for women's cancers; I use my voice for violence against women.

I never like to tell people what they should take.

No matter how much you're going to be criticized or no matter how big of a risk it is, the boldness is the thing that helps you