40 Quotes by Kim Fields

I was never pushed into the industry. I was a very shy child. I was not one to perform for friends and family at every get-together.

I will encourage my kids in everything that life has to offer.

I've been asked for years to do a reality show. One of my criteria is that I would be given the opportunity to show a strong family unit.

It's funny how God will just keep using you, and our motto around our family forever has been, 'Just let Him use you.'

My husband's name is Christopher Morgan, and we met in Atlanta. My two children are Sebastian and Quincy.

The first choice for me is what's going to make me stretch out in my craft?

There has been a tremendous growth in the entertainment industry throughout Atlanta. There are many opportunities in film, television and theatre.

I don't feel that I was often compartmentalized as an African-American actor, yet I am fully aware of the plight that actors, directors and producers of color face in our industry. I choose to focus on being proactive in creating opportunities for myself and others while acknowledging that we are not playing on a level playing field.

Working with Will Smith was one of the highlights of my career. He is so talented and has a tremendous work ethic. We are still friends, and I reach out to him and his partner to pitch ideas. He loves my mother. In fact, my mother was his son Jaden's acting coach for the movie 'Pursuit of Happiness.'