When an opportunity comes your way, it's about making sure you're prepared to be the one who can walk through the door and deliver the goods. And I'v….

I've also grown as an actor as I've got older in life. I've learnt how to go to work, immerse myself 100 per cent in the character and, at the end of….

I've always loved the pomp and circumstance of dressing up; the pagenatry and all of the glamour of Hollywood..

Facials are my biggest beauty indulgence. Looking good is about having a good base. It's about taking care of your skin..

I think there's a certain level of trust that I have with women. I've always been honest, even when I haven't had good times in my life or my movie b….

Most people I know of that mix have a real ability to be in a room with anyone, black or white..

Growing older is not such a big deal for me, despite the fears that older actresses have in Hollywood. When I hit 40, for example, I didn't feel 40 -….

I'd like to be able to use Storm's powers for good, like have it rain more in Southern California. We could do with it..

Any time you risk big you often risk losing big. You can win big but you can also lose big, but you have to be willing to take those risks..

I never even think about the physicality of roles, until honestly I get the gig and I think, 'OK, now what do I have to do in this one?' Like, I appr….

I'm just going to live my life and be who I am..

I am my best self when I have super short hair. That’s when I feel most like me and most confidant..

When I got to be about 16,17 I got into a beauty pageant and I was allowed to start playing around with makeup..

I take care of myself, because I learned early on that I am the only person in life who's responsible for me..

When I was younger, living in an all-black neighborhood the other kids thought I was better than them because of my light skin and straight hair. The….

I'm not done with love, but I refuse to settle..

Nature has got it all wrong: When you are younger, it should be harder to get pregnant, and as you get older it should be easier..

My daughter doesn't want to go to school because she knows 'the men' are watching for her. They jump out of the bushes and from behind cars and who k….

The fact is that I like thrillers and action movies. But what really fulfills me is getting out of my comfort zone, taking chances..

During really difficult times in my life when I start questioning why I am struggling with something, I often turn to books to understand myself bett….

I won't have a traditional marriage; I don't find the value in that anymore. But I am such a hopeless romantic and I really want love and I want a co….