I'm kind of a nerd, so whenever I get a chance to talk to an artist I really admire, I tend to gravitate to process.

I just want my kids to love who they are, have happy lives and find something they want to do and make peace with that. Your job as a parent is to give your kids not only the instincts and talents to survive, but help them enjoy their lives.

I wouldn't want to be 20 now. I know so much more, and I'm much more comfortable in my skin, saggy as it is When I hear young girls complaining about superficial things You're at the peak of your physical beauty right now! Just enjoy it and stop worrying about your thighs being too big If you're upset with how you look at 25, life's going to be tough

It's still not easy to find roles that offer more complex images of women.

My intent is to speak on behalf of those whose voices are less readily heard - children and women at risk

I think looking at your own life, on- and offscreen, you can motivate anything, or you can delude yourself into anything.

It's a miracle when something actually turns out well because there are so many ways for it to go wrong.