"I never thought I would have an opportunity to act in the United States, and continue to expand my career outside of Europe. To be honest, my reality is bigger than I would have ever dared to dream."

"You have to have the passion. I could not live if I wasn't an actor. If you're just in it for beautiful dresses and movie stars, then I think you should not be an actor."

"I'm not a very good impersonator, my friends maybe, but not famous people."

"People should get married at the end of the road, not the beginning."

"I'm European, small, dainty - but I actually consider myself more of a tomboy."

"I'm European, small, dainty - but I actually consider myself more of a tomboy."

"I don't have to work just to work anymore. More interesting parts come my way, so I can afford to say, 'I don't want to make that.'"

"I don't make movies thinking: 'Oh, this is going to be a huge box-office hit.'"

"I don't want to live my life in a five-star hotel. That's not real life to me. You can't appreciate it."