Hollywood is a small place, and historically there's only been room for one or two deaf people. That was the mindset for… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
Deaf fans are not satisfied, they need more. We want to see more deaf people on the screen. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
I think that deaf people that grow up, we meet so many people who don't sign well, and so we develop this… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
When I was a teenager, I was first exposed to a saying: 'Deaf people can do anything except hear.' But that quote… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
Growing up, I didn't know that there were other deaf people out there. I thought I was the only one. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
In a very demanding starring role, you become a professional mother overnight. You just do it. I am able to do this because I… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I feel like the Eternals, each of them is a piece of the puzzle. They're part of the bigger picture. I think our individual… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
Hollywood is a small place, and historically there's only been room for one or two deaf people. That was the mindset for so many… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
For almost 10 years, I taught hearing children how to read, how to write, how to count, and, most importantly, how to be with… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
As a biracial person, my family at first didn't know at first what to do with my hair, so I had to learn on… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I wanted to write children's books. I felt that the best way to understand how a child thinks in their mind is to be… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
In the deaf community, we give people name signs based on their quirks or characteristics. So it means you can't really give someone a… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
When you have deaf experts within and on the stage, from the crew to makeup artists, it feels like that naturally leads to more… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I got to a point today as an adult where I'm wonderfully comfortable with my curls. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I used to be Miss Deaf America in another lifetime, and literacy was my platform at that time. And it's still very important to… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
It's nice to go out and look at people, to think about their movements and interactions, and I can bring all that with me. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I'm proud to be making my Broadway debut in a production that is working to make theater more accessible, and I look forward to… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
When people learn they'll be working with deaf actors, they think, 'She needs an interpreter.' But they often don't realise they need to think… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I have to remember that it's not my job to inspire others, or to be a model - but what I do have is… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
