I think everybody feels their pregnancy differently, and for me, I was so in work mode.
— Cobie Smulders
The quality of television is becoming so good from an actor standpoint, where you get to do these amazing scenes with amazing directors and cinematography.
I keep fooling people into giving me jobs, and now I'm on Broadway. It's always something I've wanted to be a part of, and I can't believe that this is the experience I'm having.
I like to challenge myself and grow as an actress.
I would love to do another 'Jack Reacher' movie.
There are two kinds of people in crisis situations - those who fight and those who freeze. I'm a freezer, and that's just going by the couple of surprise birthday parties I've had thrown for me.
I went to a cleansing retreat in the desert where I didn't eat for eight days and experienced hunger-driven hallucinations.
I had to get healthy for a period in my life, so I learned a lot about food and diet.
I was really into 'Cocktail' when I was younger - probably the most - followed by 'Top Gun.'
I come from Canada, and maternity leave is six months to a year, and they also have paternity leave, and I think that there's something to that. There's also something to making a more comfortable environment for women to breast feed or to bring their kids into work and to have more nurseries in these office buildings.
The problem is my movie career is hindering my hockey schedule.
My usual day: a green smoothie for breakfast - if I want to get fancy, it's eggs on arugula - fruit for a snack, a salad with protein for lunch, and fish and quinoa for dinner.
I want to do a Tennessee Williams play.
I'm not going to be very picky. If something comes to me and I want to do it, I'll do it.
I seek out things that terrify me, like an improv class. I'm terrified of sharks, but I scuba dive. I'm not good at auditioning, but I force myself to do it all the time. I've never met anybody who is fearless, but the more you push against your own boundaries, the easier it becomes to push.
I've really been enjoying The Bar Method because I'm not a sweaty mess when we get to my favorite part of class - the end.
There's something that feels more organic about watching a stunt that's done by you. There's also a feeling of accomplishment doing it yourself.
Joss Whedon is the best man on the planet.
I have a very flexible and easy schedule that affords me a wonderful lifestyle in Los Angeles. I'm able to be a very present mother, able to pursue other projects.
One of the major complaints for long-running shows is that they become mundane.
I saw 'Starbuck' before I ever knew I would be involved in 'Delivery Man,' but I liked it, and then a couple of months went by, and I really knew I wanted to audition for it when it became available.
I was on a strict diet to stay in shape for 'Jack Reacher,' but each day on set in New Orleans, catering dropped off delicious food at my trailer.
I don't think I'll ever feel like I'm cancer-free.
I'm pretty money savvy. My dad made me read 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' when I was 12 - this investing book about how to manage your money and be smart. So I'm kind of like a grandmother.
'The Avengers' made it more believable that I could have been a major in the U.S. Army.
Who isn't a fan of Tom Cruise? He has been in so many amazing movies.
I live a life where I have a huge support system, and I've been very lucky.
Canadians have an inherent good nature, and they are used to being made fun of.
I try to take an exercise class twice a week.
I like to challenge myself. Whether that's on television or film or on stage, that's what I'm going to go for.
Wonder Woman is such an amazing character.
When I got the script for 'Winter Soldier,' I was so excited to see that my character finally gets to punch somebody! So I took tae kwon do three times a week. I wanted to feel like I could hold my own in a roomful of superheroes.
I have so many single girlfriends who fit themselves into the mold of what they think a guy's looking for. But being comfortable around men is about being comfortable with yourself. They gravitate toward confidence. Really, that is what they want to be around.
Secretly, or maybe not so secretly, I've always wanted to be a rock star.
I'd love to shoot something in Toronto; I'd love to bring something to Canada. I'm dying to shoot something in Vancouver where I'm from.
I had a daily 30 minute pushup routine. Then I boxed 3 times a week for about an hour. And then, I had the trainer come to my house an average of 1 to 2 times a week.
I'm coming to that realization that I'm going to be seen as a mom to someone, and it makes you think about your own parents. You know, who were they?
People always let me know when their team beats the Canucks.
Anytime anybody jumps out at me, I scream.
I had tumors on both ovaries, and the cancer had spread into my lymph nodes and surrounding tissues.
I love having my husband at home. Especially when I have to leave the country so he can take care of our children.
I didn't really discover 'Risky Business' until later in life because I was so young when it came out.
I really like the character of Jack Reacher - I thought he was interesting.
There's sacrifice involved. Either you're going to work a lot and not get to spend time with your kid, or you're going to spend a ton of time with your kid, and you're sacrificing your career.
I'll have pasta two out of seven meals.
I've never been the person who's like, 'I've got to get a four-pack of abs!' And I'm not the type to go to the gym and run on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then lift weights.
I'm just looking for really good projects with varying characters - ones I haven't done before - so I can continue to grow as an actress.
There are so many ways to work out, and it is exhausting.
I know my body's limits. I've never enjoyed Spin classes, where they're like, 'Push it further!' I'm like, 'No. If I pull something, I can't work tomorrow.' That's why I gave up Bikram yoga.
Models need to be unionized.
