United Kingdom, March 22 -- Christina Hendricks has become "a little pickier" since leaving 'Mad Men'.

The 49-year-old actress shot to international stardom as Joan Harris in the hit drama series, and Christina admits that the role changed the course of her career.

She told Us Weekly: "It was such an extraordinary show and it opened up a lot of opportunities for me.

"So I get to be a little pickier than I was before - or a lot pickier than I was before - which is a gift as an actor."

Christina has been keen to try her hand at different roles since leaving 'Mad Men'.

The Hollywood star admitted that she's become particularly fond of comedy roles.

She explained: "I did a few TV shows and then I chose 'Good Girls', which I think was a ...