I'm now convinced that I'm a doctor. I mean, if someone says they have a pain, I'm like, 'Well, that's your spleen.'

Many casting directors won't hire aspiring actors because you might be burning some chick's headshot under the table so she doesn't get the part.

I love the writing process. It's something that I'm interested in personally and something I always do on every movie.

When you a darker brunette and have pale skin like I do, it can wash you out a bit, so learning to contour is really helpful. I think you can be a bit more bold with eye makeup to define your eyes, and the same with lip colors - you can go for dark wine colors, which I love.

When you're in a romantic relationship, of course, there is a lot more compromise and you have to be a lot more unselfish.

Do some yoga. I never feel more beautiful than after I've really spent some time breathing.

The amazing thing about becoming a parent is that you will never again be your own first priority. The gift of motherhood is the selflessness that it introduces you to, and I think that's really freeing... I think it allows you to put yourself in other people's shoes...the empathy that it slugs you with, being a mother. And I think it makes you a better storyteller.