So much of my work is as Yara, not as a character. If you're attacking my work as a philanthropist or activist,… — Yara Shahidi Activist Copy Share Image
When we moved to L.A., I started going out for more commercials, and then one day they emailed me a movie script.… — Yara Shahidi Commercials Copy Share Image
There are so many times in life when you have to suppress what you're feeling. A lot of kids have to deal… — Yara Shahidi Environment Copy Share Image
One thing I've always been concerned about is the objectification of women in ads, and that's one thing where I was like,… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
Fashion is one of those places in which, when you're wearing something that feels like a representation of you, it does create,… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
Being homeschooled for half of my life allowed me to choose my own curriculum and find things I really enjoy, and that's… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
I feel like there's no need to put on a heel that's too high. There's nothing cute about wobbling. There's nothing cute… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
Never jeopardize who you are for a role. Now, I'm not saying you should never change for a role, because the fun… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
The more you learn about someone, how could you not want to protect them and their rights? The more you learn about… — Yara Shahidi Culture Copy Share Image
I have so many pairs of oxfords; it's ridiculous. It started because at my school you have to wear oxfords for our… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
When you're a part of any protected class, whether it is being a woman, a person of color, a part of the… — Yara Shahidi Community Copy Share Image
Scenes change all the time. Scenes will change while you're shooting them, and you just have to roll with it 'cause that's… — Yara Shahidi Being Copy Share Image
I was in Minnesota, where I was born, and I did print ads and commercials. And that was always cool 'cause when… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
No matter how cutting-edge Hollywood may seem, it is still delayed in how it views people: If producers do not perceive me… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
L.A. is great, but it's a completely different beast. I go back to Minnesota, and I borrow a bike from my neighbor… — Yara Shahidi Copy Share Image
