I choose projects that resonate with me on some personal level and projects that I'm afraid to do. If I'm afraid to do them, then I usually say yes, because it means that I'm not ready to go there and deal with certain aspects of the script.

I just know that the one thing that we all have in common is challenges. No one lives a challenge free life.

I'm an Oscar nominee. I love saying that. Whatever happens, I'm going to sing that 'I'm an Oscar nominee' part.

One thing I've learned is be comfortable in your skin, and more importantly, be comfortable in your shoes.

I can only be the best version of myself and understand that the only way that we as a people can heal is to understand that the next person's journey may not be your own, but it doesn't mean that you have to marginalize them in any way.

Any upward movement is movement for us all.

I have experienced loss in my life, but the thing that brings you back is your faith.