It just runs through my family, to be honest. I come from a very big musical, entertainment background. — 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 California Copy Share Image
I hope that we always have diversity, that we have equality and representation every step of the way. — Marsai Martin Diversity Copy Share Image
That's something that I have to work on: Self-confidence and loving myself. — Marsai Martin Confidence Copy Share Image
I would watch movies and listen to music that you wouldn't think a child would listen to. — Marsai Martin Children Copy Share Image
Comedy is one of my favorites, but I also want to get into drama and sci-fi. — Marsai Martin Comedy Copy Share Image
It's very rare to have an amazing cast who supports you and loves you for anything you do in the future. — Marsai Martin Actor Copy Share Image
My parents and I always look at movies and just think, 'What's missing?' from the plot to the people of color or… — Marsai Martin Diversity Copy Share Image
That's the point I'm trying to get across in 'Little': Kids can do anything, and that's how adults need to see things,… — 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,'… — Marsai Martin Age Copy Share Image
The more comfortable you are, the more confident you are - in how you say your lines or how you perform in… — Marsai Martin Confidence Copy Share Image
I kept a lot of my ideas to myself because I honestly thought no one cared. So it was surprising to find… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I want to get to the point where I can retire at 21, and my whole family is proud of me. That's… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
Everyone thinks you have to grow up to know who you are, but kids already know who we are. The world just… — Marsai Martin Children Copy Share Image
I think now I get to create and inspire more young black girls to continue doing what they love and reach for… — Marsai Martin Black girl Copy Share Image
My parents would watch movies like 'Big' and 'Freaky Friday,' and I wanted to see that kind of story told from an… — Marsai Martin Friday 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… — Marsai Martin Cinema Copy Share Image
I would say I was, I guess, a toddler when I actually found my passion because, when I was little, I used… — Marsai Martin Movies Copy Share Image
A lot of people will say different stuff like, 'You can't do it.' They'll say no before I even say anything. You… — 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… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
Even in reality shows, how they look at black women like they're the monsters - snatching wigs, and weaves and wigs, weaves… — Marsai Martin Black women Copy Share Image
One of my mom's favorite movies growing up was 'Big' with Tom Hanks. I thought, 'Oh, OK, what if we do something… — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
My parents took a chance and sacrificed their jobs and a big move to California. And they were like, 'Are you sure… — Marsai Martin California Copy Share Image
I am so excited for the magic I'll be able to create and produce with Universal. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I'm all about showing up for my friends, especially when they need me the most. — Marsai Martin Friends Copy Share Image
The audience will understand something that's very authentic, and that's all that I want to create. — Marsai Martin Audience Copy Share Image
The majority of my time working is with adults, so I have 'experience' without experiencing it. — Marsai Martin Adults Copy Share Image
My parents always told me I could do anything, so I never had limits on what I could or couldn't do. — Marsai Martin Copy Share Image
I used to be the shy kid who would barely raise her hand or speak her mind. — Marsai Martin Mind Copy Share Image
We need more of those characters that lead by example for people coming up next to us. — Marsai Martin Lead by example 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 Age Copy Share Image
