While being called beautiful is extremely flattering, I would much rather be noticed for my work as an actress.

I think I am at my best when my hair is short. It's easier to take care of and more of who I am. Women are conditioned to think we need long hair.

A person's self-esteem has nothing to do with how she looks.

I'm done with men... I'm going to be alone. I have no luck with relationships. I don't think I'm made for marriage.

Career is important, but nothing really supersedes my roles as a mother.

I've pretty much learned I can let that [being black] hinder me if I want to ... or I can fight for different kinds of roles.

My pregnancy was amazing. I was happy that whole time, I felt good, I had energy, I was like Superwoman. I wish I could feel like that for the rest of my life, that's how fantastic it was.