I keep waiting to meet a man who has more balls than I do.
Sometimes evolving doesn’t mean transforming; sometimes it just means owning what is there.
Life is tough; and if you have the ability to laugh at it, you have the ability to enjoy it.
Somehow I am really relaxed within the chaos of having a baby – and anyone who’s a mother knows it’s very hard to relax, because there is so much to do and worry about!
What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you’re never discouraged.
I know the only reason that I haven’t gotten many good parts is because I am Latin – and they tell it to my face a lot of times.
In fighting for women, we fight for humanity. We fight for the future – for everyone.
You can have a spiritual awakening and discover a new side of you at any age. And best of all, love can happen at any age. Life can just start to get exciting when you’re in your 40s and 50s. You have to believe that.
No woman has to be a victim of physical abuse. Women have to feel like they are not alone.
You can be a thousand different women. It’s your choice which one you want to be. It’s about freedom and sovereignty. You celebrate who you are. You say, ‘This is my kingdom.’
Every woman who thinks she is the only victim of violence has to know that there are many more.
I have tried my whole life to represent my Mexican roots with honor and pride.
After doing a juice cleanse, I’m motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I’m putting into my body. I’m making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button.
When you are passionate about life, it keeps you young. Sometimes I wake up at 4:00 am just to see how my roses look.
It’s very easy to feel someone’s pain when you love them.
What worries me the most is that most men are so weak. Because of that they act like they don’t care and like machos – because they are too fragile inside. They’re scared of confrontation and afraid of so many things.
Beauty products always cheer me up and give me hope. If it makes you feel pretty, why not?
Everybody has a weakness. Mine is food.
Life is about creating new opportunities, not waiting for them to come to you.
I had to endure the worst time of all in terms of racial discrimination in Hollywood when I first started out. It was inconcievable to American directors and producers that a Mexican woman could have a lead role.