Music and acting are the most prominent. But I don't like to compare them, since they're both very, very important to me.

It's sad to have to leave your family but I like the idea of someone believing in something so strongly that are willing to find a new family.

My dad has totally taken my Cat Stevens T-shirt, but it's OK; I have his Black Flag one, and that's amazing.

If you're not taking care of yourself, lipstick and foundation isn't really going to do anything for you.

It kind of varies. I don’t have a method yet. It depends on the script and the character I think I need. I’ve worked with acting coaches, researched roles, and channeled different parts of myself. It’s on a case-by-case for me, right now.

I think it's important to represent black women and our natural hair. Not wearing a weave is totally beautiful and acceptable.

A lot of people do what their families do. Imagine if everyone in the family is a doctor and they decide to become an actor. Then people have to make those choices for themselves and their art and what they believe in.