The slave narratives, there is a wealth of research there, because you are hearing stories from the first person account, and that's a whole different thing than reading about it in the history books. You're able to really personalize it. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share Image
They did laugh; they did fall in love. And while they were under incredibly oppressive conditions, they constantly were trying to steal pleasures. When you go back to the slave narratives, and you read books like the 'Bullwhip Days' or… — 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
