When it all comes down to it, life isn't about how much we get - it's about how much we share.

I feel like I express myself, as an actor. Whatever the character is put in front of me, I try to bring truth to it, whichever way it lands. I try to bring as much truth to it and make it as believable as I can. I think that's the job of an actor.

It's most important that you surround yourself with positivity always, and have it in your mind at all times.

What do you spend $200 million on, with a film? I can't wrap my brain around that one.

I try not to take on the weight or the burden of it. Once it's on the paper, I try to leave it, because I want to surrender to what I'm supposed to write about.

When black women are down with you and in your corner, you have an ally that will move Heaven and Earth.

Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed - for the most part, every family's got them.