I don't like things like little sandals that look fragile. I like to look strong and commanding.

I would love to play Nefertiti or Cleopatra or the Queen of Sheba. We preserve more male history than we do female. We have to preserve [female history]. No more complaining. We have to do it.

When I act, a part of me goes into the character I am playing.

I'm a girl from Queens. I've never gone, 'What am I doing today? Oh, I'm gonna grab a gun and learn how to use it.'

I think as an American society, when we're paying too many taxes or dealing with war, we don't want to see sad things at the movies.

The biggest battle that I have is being a woman in the world. That takes center stage for me.

I don't like things like little sandals that look fragile. I like to look strong and commanding.