Mass cards

“Both of my parents have passed away and I have their mass cards, which have pictures on them, with me at all times. So that’s a very personal thing that I travel with, and then when I’m on set or if I’m on location, those come with me and I put them out, and if I’m in a hotel room for a while, I’ll put them out. And it’s just a lovely reminder and reflection, and a way to have them with me.”

Laptop

“I usually do a lot of work on airplanes and it’s that kind of sustained, focused work that I’m not often able to do in my everyday life. Then if that’s done or if my computer runs out of juice, I will head into a movie or a TV show. I find myself more emotional on fights. I think there’s something about not being on earth, but not being dead. I’m more vulnerable and my emotions are more available. I’ve had several experiences on flights where I’ve watched a movie and have been crying hysterically to the point where people are like, ‘Are you O.K., ma’am?’ So I have to be wary of not watching anything that’s really triggering.”

This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.

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