Banks is eager to pave the way for other women, too.

In an interview withThe Independent, Banks enthused, “I encourage female filmmakers to reach for bigger movies.

But I meet those women all the time.

Elizabeth Banks smiles on the red carpet for SXSW

They’re here, they’re ready to do the job, and they just need the opportunity.”

Kimmel then asked the obvious question, which was how her folks felt about the role.

“I believe that my parents were very proud,” Banks responded, chuckling.

Elizabeth Banks appears in Law & Order SVU

““Law & Order: SVU"probably seemed like a major step up, in comparison.