I’ve always had to work very hard for what I’ve got."

Eventually, the mother-daughter duo made their way from New York to California.

Jessica recalls growing up on various movie sets all over the US.

“My mom was an actress, so we moved everywhere,” she explained onEllen.

“Because people used to make movies in the place that they actually exist.”

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star also remembers enjoying one particular aspect of those film sets.

The actor credits her mom with giving great advice.

“My mom is a fountain of wisdom,” Jessica noted toTown & Country.

It’s where the two met Steven Spielberg.

Kate and Spielberg met on the movie set and married in 1991 when Jessica was 15 years old.

“The actress has described her stepdad as being a generous man who always looks out for others.

Kate was in that, too.