My mom is African-American, Native-American, Irish, and Creole, and my father is of Jewish, Russian, and Polish descent. It's made me who… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I've always been proud that I come from people who were activists, who have this indomitable spirit. I am proud to have… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
We all try to pretend we're the person we want to be when we're really not, and you've just gotta be willing… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
Little Richard played my uncle on 'Full House.' He's fabulous. I remember him being incredibly kind to me. I just remember him being super,… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
When I was 12 years old, I got involved with an organization called Artists for a New South Africa. One of its missions is… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I started shooting 'The Defenders' two days after I wrapped' Friday Night Lights.' I was doing research for 'The Defenders' throughout - interviewing lawyers… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
People look at you, and they think they know you. They think they can place you in a certain category by what they think… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
Far too often, I read a script where the girls are the girlfriend or the set dressing. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
It's not very exciting to go to work to just have your character's identity being defined by her relationship with her male counterparts. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
If I have a jump rope and a resistance band, I can work out anywhere. Even without a jump rope. If you do 200… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I have respect for therapists in general, because they hear so many stories. It's a lot to hold and take in. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I have a complex heritage: my mom is African American, and my dad is Jewish. Both were activists, and they met during the movement… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I would be ignorant to say colorism doesn't exist; it's gross and disgusting. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I always said, 'Whenever I get pregnant, I'm going to embrace all of the body changes that happen.' My focus has not been on… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
