Do you find it difficult to “switch off” from a character after filming, or have you found a balance?

I’d like to say I know how to leave it all in my trailer and go home and be normal. But sometimes, if a day is really taxing when your nervous system is activated, adrenaline is high, and you’ve been recreating something intense for 8 to 12 hours, you need to wind down properly.

That can look like sitting quietly in a room, meditating in my car, or just allowing things to come up or out. If my body is trembling or I feel off, maybe I need to cry, release, or go to the gym and run on the treadmill for 20 minutes just to get it out of my system.

We’re recreating human experience, which is inherently messy - so sometimes the process is messy too. You just have to give yourself grace and space in those moments.



What have you learned about yourself through prioritizing your mental wellbeing?

I’m way more gentle and sensitive than I thought. But honoring that - allowing emotions to move through me has actually built resilience. It’s made me more like bamboo: strong and adaptable.



Have you noticed a shift in how mental health is talked about in your industry?

There’s been a global shift in how we talk about mental health, and it’s been amazing. Yes, there’s a lot of therapy language being thrown around and people labeling things without real diagnoses but on the other hand, I’m blown away when I hear younger people, like my nieces and nephew, talking about their feelings in such a constructive way.

This idea of metacognition becoming mainstream - I think that’s awesome.



What has helped you feel comfortable discussing this topic publicly?

I grew up in a household where therapy wasn’t a bad word. At different points in my life, I’ve always felt comfortable seeking out professionals to talk things through. These days, I tend to work more with coaches, since so much of my life is career-focused, but I’ve also had incredible therapists along the way who’ve been invaluable in helping me navigate different seasons of life.

Do you feel a responsibility with the visibility that comes with your work?

I think there are a lot of misguided voices on the “microphone” right now. So having a platform is one small way to be a force for positive change in the world and that’s something I take seriously.



Who do you turn to during difficult periods?

My friends are incredible. I’ve built some of the most meaningful friendships over my life. I was just in New York with one of my best friends - we met when we were 13 - and I adore him and his wife. When we’re together, it feels like a soft place to land. They know everything about me.

There’s something so beautiful about decades-long friendships. I can’t say enough good things about them.



What’s the most rewarding part of your activism work?

Someone once told me, “If you want self-esteem, do estimable things.” And honestly, that’s the reward of activism and community service. Doing something generous for someone else without expecting anything in return is one of the best ways to improve how you see yourself.

So do something kind today. Make it a gift. Don’t tell anyone. Let it be a secret between you and whatever you consider your higher power.



What brings you joy—those moments where your heart feels like it could burst?

It sounds cheesy, but allowing myself to feel overflowing gratitude in the present moment brings me so much joy. I was sitting on a pier yesterday with someone—we weren’t doing anything, just sitting there—and I couldn’t help but notice the miracle of that moment.

The sun on our skin, breathing air, walking, drinking coffee while people jog by - it was just beautiful.

It also made me think about when I lost my dad last year. At the end of his life, there were all these state-of-the-art machines trying to keep him alive, but even all of that couldn’t replicate what our bodies naturally do every day without us even thinking about it.

A healthy body is truly a miracle.

Photographer Sarah Krick

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