Your performances feel incredibly internal — almost intimate. When you approach a new role, where do you begin?
I start with silence. Before I memorize lines, I sit with the character’s emotional landscape. What are they afraid of? What do they hide? I build from psychology first, then physicality. The dialogue is just the surface — the real work is what’s underneath it.
You’ve moved between independent films and major studio productions. How does your process shift between those worlds?
The scale changes, but the work doesn’t. On indie sets, there’s often more freedom and urgency. On larger productions, there’s precision and structure. But at the center, it’s still about truth. If I’m not grounded in the character, no budget can fix that.
How do you emotionally detach from heavy roles once filming wraps?
It’s something I’ve had to learn. Early in my career, I carried characters home with me. Now I create rituals — music, journaling, sometimes just physical movement — to release the energy. Acting is empathy at full volume. You have to recalibrate.
What kind of roles are you most drawn to right now?
Complex women. Characters who contradict themselves. I’m less interested in perfection and more interested in humanity. I love roles where strength and vulnerability exist at the same time.
The camera captures everything. How do you maintain authenticity under that level of scrutiny?
You forget the camera exists. Or at least you try to. When you’re fully present with another actor, the lens disappears. The audience can feel when you’re performing versus when you’re living inside the moment.
You’re known for strong red carpet presence as well. How do fashion and film intersect for you?
Fashion is storytelling too. A silhouette, a fabric, a color — they all communicate mood. On a carpet, I’m not playing a character, but I am presenting a version of myself. I love collaborating with designers who understand narrative.
What has been the most transformative role of your career so far?
small independent drama I shot early on. It didn’t have a massive release, but it demanded emotional honesty in a way that changed me. It taught me that subtlety can be powerful.
In an industry that often pressures actresses to fit certain molds, how do you protect your individuality?
By saying no. That’s the hardest lesson. Not every opportunity is aligned with your voice. Longevity comes from clarity, not speed.
What do you hope audiences feel when they watch your work?
Recognition. Even if the circumstances are different, I hope they see a piece of themselves. That’s the magic of film — it connects strangers through emotion.
If you could describe this chapter of your career in one word, what would it be?
Expansion.
