I'll tell you, there is nothing better in life than being a late bloomer. I believe that success can happen at any time and at any age.

I received so many hate letters when I breast-fed a starving baby in Africa. I was in Sierra Leone in 2009 and I was weaning my child at that time - she was not there with me. There was a hungry baby who was crying because his mother had no milk, and I thought, 'Why throw away my milk if I can give it to a baby who needs it?'

My new movie, Fools Rush In, is a romantic comedy and the girl I play in that is very warm, very sweet.

Producing is hell, writing is frustrating, acting is really satisfying, directing is heaven.

My English was limited to vacationing and not really engaging with Americans. I knew 'shopping' and 'eating' English - I could say 'blue sweater,' 'creme brulee,' and 'Caesar salad,' - so I came here thinking I spoke English.

~When Valentina was not even 1 month old, my aunt [gave me the best advice]: 'Put her to sleep yourself every night. Sing to her and cradle her in your arms and sit by her side - every night. Because one day you won't be able to, and it's going to happen really fast.~

I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence.