One of my mom's favorite movies growing up was 'Big' with Tom Hanks. I thought, 'Oh, OK, what if we do something like that but not like that. Something more modern, with a different perspective, and maybe with an all-black… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I wanted other people to see what's in my mind as a young 14-year-old girl because sometimes, when men - or just older people - try to make films from what they think is a kid's perspective, it doesn't come… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I hope that we always have diversity, that we have equality and representation every step of the way. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter if you're 4 or 84; there's no age limit to what you can do. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
Outdoors, I have a pool, so I usually swim and stuff. It's usually superhot in California, so we swim. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I'm all about showing up for my friends, especially when they need me the most. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I feel like fame can get into people's head, and you always hear that child actors are doing this, or parents are making their… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
At a very young age, when I was a baby, I used to mimic all of these movies, like 'Dreamgirls' and 'Ray,' the type… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
It's people who look like me, just seeing representation of everyone. I didn't get that when I was young. I only saw one black… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
The majority of my time working is with adults, so I have 'experience' without experiencing it. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
Comedy is one of my favorites, but I also want to get into drama and sci-fi. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
That's something that I have to work on: Self-confidence and loving myself. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
We need more of those characters that lead by example for people coming up next to us. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
