I think it is important for girls to see movies where it is not all just about 'the boy' or it's simply being about 'the relationship' or 'Am I pretty enough?' or 'Am I cute enough?'.

I look like a child - and I love it!

You have to split, bend over backward, touch our toe to our heads to get recognized.

I play so young because of my looks.

As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.

I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.

I'm good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.