On ambition: "How wonderful it would be for our culture not to see ambition as an ugly thing within a woman’s personality! In our society, when we see women who want to succeed or who view themselves as leaders, it’s like 'How arrogant!' Well, I think it’s fantastic."
On some of the challenges she faced playing Cheryl Strayed
: "Playing Cheryl Strayed in Wild was challenging because there was more graphic sexuality and language than I’d ever had in a film. I feel like my audience has grown up with me and they’re ready to see me play more mature characters. It was great to have that film so well-received — so many people showed up to see it which was really touching to both myself and Cheryl. It is a real spiritual movie and I’m ready to tell more meaningful stories."
On any secrets she hasn’t told about herself:
"I am a bit of a hip-hop dancer. That’s sort of a secret a lot of people don’t know. I like to dance. I’ve got a dance in my heart at all times."
