28 Quotes by Jurnee Smollett

Vanessa Williams in person is like... the camera cannot capture how gorgeous this woman is! She is just so breathtaking.

Everyone has a past, but I try not to let that affect the way I see them; I want to get to know who they are today.

As an artist, you want to stretch. That's the only way you're going to grow. If I stay inside my comfort zone, do roles that I've done before, then I'm never going to get better as an actress.

There are so many people who will try and make you feel like your opinion doesn't matter, and I've learned how important it is to use your voice.

I am oftentimes the ear for some people that I know and love. Which I like being. I don't know if I'd like being a marriage counselor, though, because that's too deep for me.

I have so many passions outside of my passion for acting.

My little brothers loved baseball. I'm not as big on that as basketball or football, but I understand the game.

When I was younger, I really struggled with confidence.

You go through those awkward, dorky, geeky stages, and growing up in the industry amplifies all that. Fortunately, I have a mother who encouraged me to build my confidence from within and embrace my imperfections.