I love baking, it's the most calming thing for me. It's therapeutic, it makes the house smell good, and I get to take the goods to my friends. I do it for other people.

In the '30s, every day was an event. And, as much as I love that idea, I think nowadays it's nice to have the differentiation of when you dress up and when you don't.

I don't really have a favorite song. Music is such a big part of who I am, and speaks to so many different emotions inside me, that I don't have an all-time favorite.

In the end when you accept yourself for who you are and you work with what you've got, you couldn't be more beautiful because you're confident and everyone notices.

At a party recently I was introduced to Meryl Streep, and it took me a second to get my head around it. You know, that I'm meeting these people now. I'm doing it.

My mom brought me up on old Hollywood. I had been living in Los Angeles. Respecting old movies and growing up with people that were icons that I got to speak to.

There's this common perception that having a famous last name is all you need. A surname may get you a meeting, but if there's no talent you won't get the part.

I'm a huge fan of the series of books by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments. I'm a fan myself, so to be cast as the lead heroine is completely incredible.

I'm a huge fan of the series of books by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments. I'm a fan myself, so to be cast as the lead heroine is completely incredible.

I'm a huge fan of the series of books by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments. I'm a fan myself, so to be cast as the lead heroine is completely incredible.

Decisions are the endless uncertainties of life that we'll not know if they're right until the very end, so do the best you can and hope its right.

When your whole being is attracted to someone else's whole being, then I think that is someone you were meant to be connected with at some point.

It was interesting to portray a character that was so far removed from today's world, but was also at the forefront of feminism at that time.

I wanted to watch the women interacting with [Warren Beatty], which takes he chose, and how the actresses were reacting in scenes with him.

Big brows weren’t the look in L.A., where I grew up. But my mom instilled in me that it’s the quirky things that make you beautiful.

When it comes to the work, I'm excited to see what people think. When it comes to the private life, that's when I don't pay attention.

To look into that persons eyes and find yourself so completely lost in another world, a world full of absolute comfort and happiness.

I’m a huge fan of the books myself, so to know that I got to play Clary – who’s a literary heroine to me – was a huge honour.

It's really important to stand up for yourself and not always agree with what people say if indeed you don't feel that that's true

I love watching old movies anyway - I grew up with my mom watching old movies and being immersed in the history of old Hollywood.

I don't wear dresses all the time - it's nice to save those moments for certain occasions and to make it feel extra special.

Life works in mysterious ways but when you find your inner glow is back and shining brighter, you know it's right.

A lot of my friends aren't working, especially since fewer films are being made now and there's more competition.

My older siblings and I all work in 'the industry'. So obviously we have hectic schedules, but we make it work.

I'm drawn to roles that have real substance, that aren't just the victim or the teenage girl or the girlfriend.

It truly is the power that you have deep within yourself that gives you the strength to pursue your dreams.

Think before you speak. Think before you judge. Think before you think you have a person all figured out.

But the thing is, I was never looking at a strategic way of gaining fame. That's not why I'm doing this.

I've grown up knowing that you put as much of your private life out there as you feel comfortable with.

If you don't have that trust in the backbone of the project, you may not know what you're making.

I was never afraid of going after what I wanted, and making that known, and being vocal about it.

When you trust and have elevated personnel in each department then the sky really is the limit.

I watched a few of Warren Beatty films when I was growing up...my Dad loved 'Heaven Can Wait.'

I love clothes, but I don't have a specific favorite, because I'm very much a fashionista.

My dad knows how to tell a story. He'd make me laugh by doing all the different voices.

I never go with something in mind. I like having an array of generations in my outfits!

The idea that I get to travel and do what I love and call it a job is just a blessing.

I've realized the quirky things that make you different are what make you beautiful.

No matter what, I need to maintain my sense of self and always be true to who I am.

I've only ever known growing up across different countries - to me it's just fun.

I'm not against Twitter or Facebook. I'm not against anything. Never say never.

I like to think of myself as a very passionate person, and as very determined.

To play someone I loved in my favourite fairytale as a kid is a total honour.

I felt different although my mum kept reminding me it was OK to be different.

The greenhouse scene! It was just so fun to have the romance and the action.

I like to be comfortable but I also like to look put together all the time.

I would say [I love] writing, because lately I've been finishing my book.

I sing some songs but don't expect me to release an album anytime soon.

Life is only as meaningful as you fool yourself into thinking it is.

My last name may have opened doors, but I have to keep them open.