A lot of the issues today may not affect us personally, but we can't stay in our comfort zone when it comes to protecting our brothers and sisters. We have to get out there and use our voices for them… — 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
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
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
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
Far too often, I read a script where the girls are the girlfriend or the set dressing. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
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
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
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
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
I would be ignorant to say colorism doesn't exist; it's gross and disgusting. — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
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
With film, there's a consistency to it, but what I like about the TV shows that I've been fortunate to do, like 'Friday Night… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
I'm very grateful to have been able to work with so many talented filmmakers and actors during my career. I've learned so much from… — Jurnee Smollett-Bell Copy Share
