American - Actress | December 4, 1989 -
It's cool to stay active and keep my body going.
Nafessa Williams
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Will Smith has always been an inspiration for me.
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Successful artists don't follow trends; they create them.
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I am so proud to be a Philadelphian. I believe there's a different drive and hustle that's instilled in us.
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This is the most rewarding experience ever, taking on the role of Thunder as an actress. I'm just grateful and honored to give my voice to Thunder because she's so bold.
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I didn't have a brown-skinned superhero growing up who wore cornrows and who reflected the inner city where I come from in Philadelphia.
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I followed my dreams and went to Hollywood. My mom was like, 'Wait a minute - I thought you were going to be a lawyer.' I said, 'You know what, Mom? You're going to have to see me play one on TV.'
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I think it can be difficult for young lesbian or young gay, bisexual, transgender to come out and be open with who they are because there's such a huge stigma attached to that preference of their sexuality.
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I get my swag from Philly. I get my hustle from Philly. I get my work ethic from Philly.
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I grew up in the inner city. It wasn't a joke.
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If I wasn't from Philly, I couldn't promise you that I would have the same drive and the same ambition because, as a little kid, I always saw myself as making it out, and I would escape with television.
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Representation is necessary, and we all want to turn on the TV and see characters who look like us and represent us in some way.
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