Basinger gets courageous with daughter

Hollywood actress Kim Basinger credits her eight-year-old daughter Ireland with helping her become more courageous.

The agoraphobic screen star, who shares custody of her offspring with ex- husband Alec Baldwin recently spoke at a school benefit at her daughter's urging - something she would never have considered a few years ago.

She says: "We've been through a lot together, but she has given me so many gifts."

The 8 MILE star even admits her child has ignited her new passion for pop culture, gadgets and fashion.

She adds: "(Ireland) made me try on these teeny jeans the other day, the kind that show off your navel."