There's nothing new about women playing pivotal parts or title roles in films. Women in strong characters have always been accepted. It has been this way for years.

Good films and good performances will help you go further in your career. You can't get too far by just choosing leading lady roles.

It's my life's aim to make people understand the job of an actor, what they go through, and why they are such a protected species. People see the glamour part of it. But there's so much stress that often you don't even pay attention to the luxuries.

In this industry, it's sad that a superficial thing like weight loss can actually define your career, but if that is the case, so be it.