As the actress, photography collector, and author publishes her 11th children's book, This Is Me, she recalls the inspiration she received upon first seeing this 1970s portrait of Berry Berenson, the photographer and actress

"I am a photographer. The power of images has always spoken to me. Historical photojournalism. A Jewish boy in the Warsaw Ghetto, hands held high before the guns of Nazi soldiers. Sebastiao Salgado's mine workers, an anthill of humanity.

"This portrait of Berry Berenson, by Paul Jasmin, gave me the confidence to be myself despite the plethora of imagery and messaging that I was not enough. Her natural grace, acceptance, strength, and beauty made me feel much more comfortable in my own skin. If there was a style heroine for me, it was she. She was also an accomplished photographer.

"Years after this portrait was taken, I met and was photographed by Paul for Interview magazine. We talked about this image and how important it was to me. Berry died when she was on one of the planes on 9/11. That tragic fact makes me relate even more deeply to the image.

"I hope that as I have tried to live with integrity and grace I have emulated hers in my actions, essence, and deeds."

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