Being a Southern person and a blonde, it's not a good combination. Immediately, when people meet you, they think of you as not being smart.

Do I need men? I don't think it's about needing men. It's about love.

Movies will finally reflect the world we live in, not some weird dinosaur reality.

I have a good memory for certain things. And a very short memory for painful things - that's my favorite Martha Stewart quote, by the way.

But like Elle Woods, I do not like to be underestimated.

I was always, as a younger actress, very conscious of not wanting to act sexy. I didn't see myself like that. But I think as a woman, you get older, you feel more confident in your sexuality. You're not as intimidated by it, not as embarrassed by it.

It's important to do things that scare you to death!