On September 11, 2015, only hours before my mother passed away, I learned that the man I planned to build a life with was a convicted felon and con artist whose criminal career spans more than 25 years. — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
I think my performance in 'What's Love Got to Do With It' was powerful. I was so unafraid and confident. You know, it was the first mother of black Hollywood. I was Tina Turner's mama. That's what started it all.… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
“And, I want other women to know they can stand up and MUST stand up to your persecutors. Feel the fear, and do it… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
“Every now and then I would still fuck up with the people I loved the most. And they loved me enough to tell me… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
Creativity does not stop just because you're over 50. Hollywood spits female actresses out after age 29, but you don't stop creating. If anything,… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
“I go inside. I become Ruby Johnson. I deliver my first line. Within seconds, I hear the sound I’d been listening for all my… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
I sang in church at 5. When I saw the reaction, I knew what I wanted to do with my life. — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
I never gave up. I never quit. I've been a leader all my life, from elementary school to president of my class to excelling… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
I still go to a salon where a gal does my hair, and I don't know if it's because I'm a celebrity but by… — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
It's important to e alive in those moment, especially when you're doing something you love to do. — Jenifer Lewis Copy Share Image
