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Mira Sorvino Stars in New Movie and TV Show

The Oscar winner on her comeback Harvey Weinstein s scandal and age-proof acting

Actress Mira Sorvino, a mother of four, is busy juggling parenting and her new duties in Hollywood — most recently the premiere of a TV series on AT&T's Audience Network. Ari Michelson Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.

At your service br

My dad’s hugest heroes are and Desmond Tutu. My mom volunteered at a suicide hotline. I became a U.N. ambassador in 2009 — one of the greatest privileges of my life. Helping others is what we’re meant to do while we’re here.

Ditch the doubt br

I had no idea there were so many others who had been affected by []. Had I known, I would have spoken out sooner. While I’ve always been outspoken for other people, for some reason I didn’t do it for myself. I just took it on the chin.

Courage under fire br

It has been a very important life lesson — to live honestly no matter what the circumstances are. That’s how I want my children to live, and it’s the example I hope to set for them. When Ashley Judd and I walked the red carpet together at the Oscars earlier this year, it felt like a celebratory, magical moment.

Work it br

In between raising our four kids, I’ve worked steadily these past several years but in more low-profile projects. It’s lovely to widen the scope again and be in projects more people will see. —As told to Maria Neuman
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