Born Quote by Jurnee Smollett-Bell

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

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

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

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

Far too often, I read a script where the girls are the girlfriend or the set dressing.

— Jurnee Smollett-Bell

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

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

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

Marriage is a work in progress, but it's beautiful.

— Jurnee Smollett-Bell

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

I would be ignorant to say colorism doesn't exist; it's gross and disgusting.

— Jurnee Smollett-Bell

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