On moving to Los Angeles while her son was still a toddler to pursue acting: "It was a struggle. But my son grew as my career grew. I never had a nanny — I did TV so I could be home with him. I wasn't making my millions, but I was able to fulfill my dreams and be a mother."
On auditioning for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: "I didn't take it seriously. I mean, they had Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt — why would they want me? I thought it was a runaround, and I decided to hold an epic garage sale that day instead. I had mannequins. I had glasses with wig heads. I had champagne ready. And then my agent called and said, 'Shut that garage door! Fincher wants to see you.'"
On losing the Academy Award for best supporting actress: "I lost, but it was the best time of my life. Brad and Angelina rushed up to me and said, 'Are you okay?' I was like, 'Yes! Can I get some more wine?!' They were more concerned about my name not being called than I was."