I think that between 27 and 37 was a really big learning decade.

Since I was 13 or 14, I've always felt older than I actually am.

You can't be a proper writer without a touch of madness, can you?

To back away from fear is the worst thing you can do. Fear shows.

I feel very strongly that 'curves' are natural, womanly and real.

I never had crushes on anybody when I was younger; I really didn't.

Having just had a baby, I'm not going to be thinking about my arse.

I was 17 when Peter Jackson asked me to be in 'Heavenly Creatures.'

You have to forgive me because I have a habit of not winning things.

'Holy Smoke' is very brave because I don't think it's easy to watch.

I kept on going and I overcame my fears and got over my insecurities.

The happiness I feel in having a family has brought me a real beauty.

Youre supposed to be the leading lady in your own life, for Gods sake!

I'd much rather be known as some curvy Kate than as some skinny stick.

I love to cook; I cook every day. Chicken features a lot in our lives.

I really believe in, 'Move on, live and let live, forgive and forget.'

The growing-up-fast part weirdly happened between the ages of 15 and 22.

One of the things that I was always, and still am, is quite resourceful.

I accept my body. I accept how I am and make the best of what I am given.

Anyone who's been through divorce will know that every day is really hard.

The good and bad things are what form us as people... change makes us grow.

I love it when a character requires me to look less than my red-carpet best.

I think more and more people these days go for the safe option in film making.

It's important that period films aren't seen as just a lovely visual exercise.

Jim Cameron is a feisty man and a perfectionist, but also absolutely brilliant.

I don't believe in sort of holding back, you know, life isn't a dress rehearsal!

In films I might look glamorous, but I've been in hair and make-up for two hours.

No one has a right to comment on anyone's life or the choices I do or don't make.

At some stage I'm going to have to say, 'Right, that's it. I'm stopping for a bit'.

Of course I believe in marriage. Commitment to one other person in life is glorious.

I'm not very technically minded. I mean, I don't know how to do e-mail on computers.

I was the kid who never won the races... I wasn't on the list of the high-achieving.

Before I was a mother, if I'd been photographed in a bikini, I'd have been mortified.

Single mums do come in for a hard time. Society is incredibly judgmental. I know this.

It makes me sound like a domestic freak, but I care very much about my kids' nutrition.

You know why I fear people's judgment? Because I know they're judging. I know they are.

I have always been, and shall continue to be, honest when it comes to bodyweight issues.

Lots of male friendships begin as a cheeky snog. Or a little undercurrent of flirtation.

None of this 'different diets' lark. I can't remember the last time I tried some new fad.

I think confidence does come with time, and I've been really surprised by that, actually.

Everyone can commit to 20 minutes, especially if there's a glass of Chardonnay afterwards.

I think heartbreak is something that you learn to live with as opposed to learn to forget.

My body will never go back to what it was, and I wouldn't expect it to after three babies.

Having children just puts the whole world into perspective. Everything else just disappears.

I have just wanted to be an actress. That's always been my goal. I didn't want to be famous.

I want to keep my health and my sanity and be well and feel happy. Plus, I want to have fun.

Growing up, I had a very happy childhood, with two parents who are still very much together.

If being crazy means living life as if it matters, then I don't mind being completely insane.

I'm not the pedigree kid. I'm not classically trained. I didn't come from the fancy home, no.

If you're not still learning and growing as an actor, then you have no backbone and no career

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