So what was it aboutMadam Secretarythat lured Ramirez back to TV?
We wanted to get to know each other to see what was possible.
She dropped out for years, and rumors circulate about why.

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Her brain is one of her most valuable assets.
In this first episode, well see just how valuable it is, here at home and globally.
This episode also shows up some vulnerable truths shes never owned or expressed about herself before.

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So I really respect Kat for knowing and valuing herself enough to make that move in her life.
I really love how it dramatizes certain topical world issues and events.
It promotes complex, three-dimensional women.

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Kat is very intentional and clear in her approach, because she knows shes capable.
Shes outspoken and unapologetically herself.
Im just really grateful to be working with her as well.
Its been really fun.
Coming out publicly was an organic decision and one that I spent a lot of energy and time making.
It was incremental, not a spur-of-the-moment decision.
It has been a really full year.
There were a lot of important events that I got the opportunity to be a part of.
There was the ACLU rally in Austin, Texas.
Accepting the Trailblazer Award from the New York LGBT Center was how else can I describe it?
it was a full-circle moment for me, actually.
You know what else Im thrilled about?
Madam Secretaryairs Sundays at 10 p.m.