In particular, for my character, Celeste [in Big Little Lies], there was a way in which we wanted to present her, because she has sort of barriers that she has to put up for protection because of things that are going on in her life. Yet she wants to be, I suppose, very presentable but neutral.

I was walking around legally blind. Now I have 20-20 vision. I can't believe I spent so many years blurry, but I think that coincides with how I was feeling. Now I notice if people are watching me, but I also smile right back if someone waves, which helps.

I find trying to solve problems and save lives is far more important than my film career.

The thing you hate about yourself tends to be the thing that everyone likes about you.

When you know psychologically what [characters] are feeling, then that plays out on how you dress a lot of times.

Sometimes as an actor you're struggling to make things work. That was never the case for me with [Big Little Lies script]. It just kind of flowed out.

If I ever feel that this is dangerous or I'm scared of it, then that probably draws me more towards it.