I was always in the popular crowd, but I really had atrocious teeth. I was encouraged to 'do well in school, 'cause no one's going to marry you!'

Hollywood needs to recognise all shades of African American beauty.

All minorities think they're immune, but we're absolutely part of the one in five that gets skin cancer! It's a myth, and myths are meant to be debunked!

The guys I tended to date, you know, didn't necessarily have it altogether but I had a great time.

I just thought acting would be something to help out with my student loans, but my first year as an actress, I made more money than my parents. That's when I realized it could turn into a career. After that, I put everything I had into it.

You have to be resilient.

A couple of my friends started having babies, and I thought, 'Maybe one day, with the right guy.' I have to find the guy first.