I do think faith is important when it introduces positivity into your life and you see it with love in your heart because there's so many people who unfortunately use faith for detrimental things or to justify detrimental actions.

It's nice to see different dimensions of a character. A love interest and family life are always, I think, important in creating layers and textures.

In real life, too, women love to be that girl who tames the bad boy.

I was born in Iran, which has a predominantly Muslim population, and I have relatives who are devout Muslims, so I know what it means to be judged based on your appearance and what you're wearing. But your ethnicity and your clothing do not define who you are.

Clothes are a big part of a free society, I think, and what you wear is so indicative of the political climate you're living in.

For me personally, I'm an activist, so I see a lot of turmoil and heartache in the world and tragedy.