As a child I was given the freedom to explore my passion for acting, but I also grew up in a home where there were a lot of rules. I didn't have 'yes' parents.

I appreciate humor so much, but I'm actually not a funny girl.

I appreciate humor so much, but I'm actually not a funny girl.

I look at my father. He is one of my heroes. He is such an incredible, classy man. He was such a great father and such a great husband in so many ways, and we lived through some pretty tough times losing my mom. When I see all that he did, I think, 'Wow, that's a really wonderful man.'

When I look up and see a star, I know my mom is there. She's with me all the time. It's a powerful connection.