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I was worried at the beginning because it was my first experience shooting a movie that was all me.
It was a Thursday evening and I knew they were lifting the embargo for the reviews at 9 p.m.
It was my first time going through such a thing.
Usually, Im not in the loop on when the studio is lifting the embargo.
And of course that night she was very much awake.
I said, Okay.
Im going to bring my computer and sit next to you until you fall asleep.
So I bring my computer and I start to read all the reviews.
I got so excited I called [director Patty Jenkins].
And the moment I called Patty she answered the phone it didnt even ring.
She immediately picks up.
Shes all, Whats going on?
Ive been meditating for 20 minutes, not reading anything, literally waiting for you to call me.
I was just screaming: Ahhhhh!
She said, Its good?
I said, Its unbelievably amazing!
I cant believe this is happening to us right now!
My daughter got so excited.
My daughter asked me, Whats happening, mama?
I told her: People are liking the movie.
See, if you work hard enough and you have good intentions sometimes in life people appreciate it.
And she jumped at me with teary eyes and said, Im proud of you mommy!
That was a moment Ill never forget as a parent and a mother.
It was a very special thing.
