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Kate: (on her character in "Almost Famous") Penny Lane is a real person, but she's a composite of characters, different women he's met along his way. I did a lot of research too. We took all of that and combined it into one. One big thing was that in most all of these women there's a such a sadness to them. It's in their eyes, something that is very lost, and they hide it very well. If you're researching them, you pick up on it. If you're watching for something like that, you pick up on it. If you're just talking to them, they seem like the most fun people in the world.

Kate: If you think it's strange for you people, think how freaky it is for us! The second time I saw [Almost Famous], a woman behind me kept saying, 'Omigod! She's just [like] her mother.' I wanted to say, 'Hey...shush!' But what can you do? There's no question I came from that womb.

Kate: (the Moral of the Story for "You, me, and Dupree") I actually felt like it hit on a couple of things. I love that Dupree is sort of this free spirit and sort of has this idea of 'I am who I am and I'm proud to be who I am. And eventually it will work out for you.' I don't know if I agree with it, but I do like the concept of people being okay with being who it is they are. I do love the idea that in marriage that no matter what, through everything, even when it feels so bad and so wrong, that you do work at it.

Kate: (on her character Penny Lane in "Almost Famous") There is an innocence to Penny even though she's seen and done a lot. But she does have a sense that she's got something special, that she can make it a party just by walking into a room.

Kate: (on creating a sisterly bond with "Le Divorce" co-star Naomi Watts) It was very easy. We were two girls who really liked each other. I started working three weeks before Naomi came. When she showed up, I was really excited to have a girl with me. Usually I work with guys! Naomi is a very hard worker, and very interested in the character. I am too.

Kate: I call Mom by her nickname, "Go Go." Kurt's nickname is "Go Gi."

Kate: I would love to work with my Pa. I think he's such a wonderful actor, and obviously working with my mom would be great. They're both so talented. But it's not something we're actively looking for.

Kate: I did grow up with Kurt Russell as a Dad, who was a professional baseball player, with all boys. All I wanted to do was be the best athlete. I was the kind of person that in high school, if I didn't beat the record, I was very disappointed in myself. I finally got to do that in my work.

Kate: (on Ryder's long hair) Yes, he loves his long hair because it's like Daddy's. When I've tried to cut it he gets very vocal and says, "No, I like it mommy!" So, okay, he can keep his long hair. I'm a big believer in whatever your kid wants to look like. I let him pick out what he wants to wear, like my mom did with me. Although now when I look at my childhood photos, I can't believe my mom let me go out the door wearing some of those outfits [laughs.]

Kate: I have zero problems when people say, 'God, you look like your mother.' I go, 'Well, great! Thanks!'

Kate: (on making many fashion disasters) Not for me. No. For other people I'm sure. I'm sure these been times when people have gone - oh my god, look at her hair. I don't think anyone walks out of the house and goes, oh my god, what am I thinking; I look horrible (laughs) so no. I mean, I've always been very comfortable. I remember the Oscars when I was nominated I got pretty bashed for that dress and then of course two years later beaded caplets were in.

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Kate: (about her nicknames) My brother Oliver used to call me Hammerhead, because my eyes were on the side of my head. They've kind of grown in to where they're supposed to be now. Oh yeah, and Dumbo! I've always had ears that stick out.

Kate: (on ex-husband Chris Robinson) For both Chris and me, our main focus is, and was, Ryder. And happy parents, happy baby. Therefore, I love Chris to pieces.

Kate: I'm a hippie at heart. I wear the clothes, and they're the best. And the music is incredible, too.

Kate: We would go on vacation to Hawaii and my mum would lose sight of me. Then she would see this four year old chatting to the bartender, ordering a Virgin Piña Colada. She says I was a piece of work.

Kate: The thing about Bill, my other dad, is that he wasn't really in our lives very much. I didn't know him really well. I didn't understand it. My brother didn't understand it. He was sort of in and out of our lives.

Kate: I'm superstitious... but not like wear the same underwear for two weeks superstitious.

Kate: (on having Ryder at an early age) I can also see myself having kids in my 40s, like my mom did with Wyatt, who she had at 41. I do think it's funny that when I am 42 I'll be able to go to a bar with my son. I'm looking forward to that.

Kate: (on what son Ryder has inherited from dad, Chris) Oh my God! He walks exactly like his dad. [Laughs] I love it - he struts!

Kate: I've always been athletic - whether it's swimming or running, but I have recently taken up pole dancing. No, it's not what you think! It's a really vigorous work-out, believe it or not. I'm not doing it wearing lingerie in my bedroom for Chris. It's for exercise. A bunch of girlfriends get together and we do it. It's absolutely hysterical and so much fun. Seriously, I think every woman should do it.

Kate: I saw a picture of myself from when I was pregnant and started to laugh so hard. Man, was I big! I see those pictures and I'm just like, 'Wow.'

Kate: (about monogamy) I'm not gonna put any pressures on my husband to be the perfect husband. If that's something he had to do and that's the kind of man he was, which he's not, I just wouldn't want to know.