Violence against women is an appalling human rights violation. But it is not inevitable. We can put a stop to this.

I have a different approach. I don't file lawsuits because I really don't care.

As an actor you don't control the end result. Because you're a director, you get to control the end result. I think for us, we really have to show up and participate and give. And then let go.

I look for roles that show women as independent, informed, and free to make their own decisions.

I got married really fast and really young.

You aren't really anybody in America if you're not on TV.

I love that ["Big Little Lies"] is about women coming together and making something happen very quickly, with friendship being the core of it.