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.

People say that jealousy is the greatest enemy of love. They’re wrong. The greatest enemy of love is boredom.

I think love is the core emotion. Without that, and I've certainly existed without that, it's a very empty life.

For me, my storyline [in Big Little Lies] is very complicated and nuanced. [The script] was so beautifully written. It was very, very easy to play. ... I think one of the scenes is almost eight minutes.

Don't worry about something going away; enjoy it while it's happening. And don't worry about something that's not even real.

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

I'll put it out there: I love getting hugs.