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democratic governor, gretchen witmer. brushoff of a double-digit reelection victory.she talks about gun control. abortion rights, and fears for her own safety. >> you say you think about it all the time. its not ããi thought about all the time, you still think about it all the time? [music] >> and later, actress turned business mobile, jessica alba. she reveals how she protected herself from the dark side of hollywood. [music] >> i felt like i was very much having to put up this armor...

Thing to ããlike i said as sexy human. like great ããthats how we populate this world.but its not the only thing that someone could possibly be. theres got to be more to somebody than just one thing. and i think sometimes that if there is an emphasis around just one thing ããits almost like the lowest common denominator. and i think people just sort of judge you based off of the lowest common denominator of what a lot of people say. he just really feel kind of dumbed down. and its not dynamic...

It was really overwhelming and it made me feel better for doing it because i gave space and legitimacy to an issue that too many women in this country ããtoo many girls in this country are exposed to and have to navigate ann arbor defines the boys. it took me two decades to find mine. i could maybe make an impact ã ãit was my duty to try. >> so ããwhy did it take 10 more years to win the fight? and what does it say that in fact ããthe state of michigan did vote to put abortion rights and co...

Stood up differently. and i felt like i belonged there. no matter how much anyone tried to tell me that i didnt. >> even though you are a business mobile. you still do some acting. in this context, how do you choose what goals you want to do in which one you dont? >> i think like, would be fun? [laughter] i think about ããi dont know. we dont have a lot of time here on this earth. it goes by really fast. and if im going to put my time and my energy into something ã ãam i going to vibe with th...

Subconsciously scan for exits. whenever we enter a building or a room.the time for only thoughts and prayers is over. we are in a unique position to take action and save lives. and thats exactly what were going to do in the weeks ahead. >> here is the package that legislators are currently considering. secure storage of firearms and ammunition. universal background checks. and a red flag law.the governor ããits not clear that any of those measures would have stopped that man from getting those ...

Legislature then. >> yes, it was hard. i never shared that story publicly and. >> what you decide to do it? >> because legislature was passing legislation after hearing hearings without distinct women and medical providers. i thought i had a duty to put a face on the debate. and you know, it was depressing. i went home, i called my dad to tell him, because i did not want him to see in the news. i never shared this with him. >> you never shared this with your father? >> no. this ããit was ããit...

>> i hope you are acting when you were such a mean girl. >> oh my god! yes. i was being bullied every day in middle school. so ããit was fun to be able to channel the people, who were making my life a living hell. >> was that the fun of acting for you? to be someone else? >> 100 percent, yes. i grew up really second i spent a lot of time in hospitals i had quite a few surgeries. and i did not have a lot of friends and i was was a little weird. was always eccentric and i can always relate more w...