She admitted that she had an idealistic mindset and although she had received an offer to become an actress she didn't accept it. However, the impact
Blood Diamond (2006) had on her, made her determined to find a way to have a say in important matters. She knew that she could achieve that by either becoming famous or by making a lot of money and that's when she considered acting as a career path for the first time. Another reason was that she was in awe of the effect an actor's performance can have on someone's life. That's when her family helped her find an agency to represent her in order for her to pursue acting.