Normal is such a hard word to use, because everyone's idea of normal is different. Real is what the word is. I think you either live a real life or you live a weird celebrity pseudolife. I think I lead a really real life.

But there are still only certain film genres where a woman can stand out, be heroic, be the centerpiece.

I would tell any actress that the trick is to play all the female characters on your show, and then all the men are yours.

I'm always the one who gets killed. And I want it to be really gory. Body parts all over the place. Mangled!

A lot of times, when you start a show at a young age, you get stuck. You get six years of high school, but I didn't have that.

I don't smoke, don't drink much, and go to the gym five times a week. I live a healthy lifestyle and feel great. I can run a marathon, you know.

I got to see the first step, hear the first word. Most people - and certainly working moms - are not able to do that. I wanted to appreciate the fact that I had worked so hard all my life to be able to have those moments