My family was very, very receptive to all; all races, religions.

I was able to be distant by portraying another person, another character, if you will, and I found myself not stuttering and not having anxiety attacks when I was portraying another soul, another being, and I found comfort in that. I think many actors do, playing someone other than themselves.

I consider myself conscious of how we're treated, and sometimes I can be a feminist.

My passion is to tell stories that reflect humanity.

I like to do all kinds of films.

My family was very, very receptive to all; all races, religions.

Oh, there's going to be debate because you're dealing with the Bible and religion is supposed to be separate from state and that to me is already a conflict before it even hits the gay issue.