58 Quotes by Nazanin Boniadi

How often do we see a Muslim woman who is intelligent and independent, and has a voice of her own and is career-driven, on American TV?

As an actress, I value and rely on peaceful self-expression, not only in my daily life, but also in my professional work. This is particularly true, as my commitment to the promotion of human rights is an integral part of my calling as an artist.

Although it is hard to see why any sensible authority would feel threatened by the peaceful expression of one's point of view, there is a long history of trying to repress subversive depictions of political figures - back in the 19th century, for example, France's King Louis Philippe was depicted as a piece of fruit.

'Homeland' is great at challenging our preconceived ideas.