It is truly a privilege to be able to support all women's causes on a global level. It is remarkable that something as simple as television can empower us to create change and awareness in the world. I am blessed to be able to work at a job I love and also give back in the most vital way-to people in need.

Don't try to be perfect. Life isn't; no one is. Use mistakes and mishaps as opportunities to grow tolerance and to teach. There is such a thing as happy accidents. And love, love, love and listen, listen, listen.

I feel like I'm a stay-at-home mom, which I was for the five years before this. She's absolutely been my focus. That's the choice I made. Desperate Housewives is perfect for me. I get to go back to work and still be able to take my daughter to school and pick her up.

We may have doubts, but we control the present. We always have the choice to move forward with hope and confidence.

People are always surprised by how much I love to eat. I guess I don't look like I eat that much, but I can put it away.

I love travel. There's nothing more beneficial than getting to travel, to see different cultures, to see different environments and expose your children to that.

I'm 40 and I just got my first beauty campaign with Clairol Nice and Easy.