I grew up an athlete. Track and field and dance. In track, I actually went to the Junior Olympics. I've always been very athletic.

I'm very free with all my emotions, whether it's happy, sad, mad, glad, whatever.

I don't want kids to be distracted by pipe dreams.

I decided to start embracing and wearing my natural hair, but there was only one problem; I didn't know what to do with it or how to style it. Growing up, all I knew was my relaxed, processed hair, so I had to go through this learning phase.

I can be dramatic. I can be funny. I can be sexy. I can be sad. I can be glad.

Hollywood is so governed by the ego, and I never wanted to fall into that trap.

Making 'Beloved' was an awesome experience.