I have a complex heritage: my mom is African American, and my dad is Jewish. Both were activists, and they met during… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
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
After being a mom, we are now in a different chapter in our womanhood, and instead of trying to be our old… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I always told my representatives, 'Look, I come from the 'School of Janet' - that's my mom - she raised me to… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
My mom bought me an 'Anne of Green Gables' journal. And I just remember thinking it was so cool, and I could… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
I'm such a huge fan of Gap! My mom used to dress me in Gap overalls that I would wear all the… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
Before being a mom, I remember going on a Twitter rant during the whole George Zimmerman trial in Florida about my younger… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
My mom is from New Orleans. And all of my maternal relatives were there during Katrina. We couldn't even find my uncle… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
There's this notion, kind of like unspoken, that you can't live your dreams and be a mom. You can't have a career… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
'Full House' was the first time I had ever been in front of a live audience. I said a line I had… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
It's such a transition and it's so empowering to become a mom, but there are also many challenges. Just remind yourself, every… — 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
