Ashley Madekwe

Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear. ”

I wish I wasn't eating Cheetos every night. Those are my favorite - I'm addicted to them! ”

I'm usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to remember they are human, too! ”

My first job was a film called 'Storm Damage' for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respected British actors. I didn't have an agent at the time, and it kind of threw me into real acting. ”

Statement earrings and statement necklaces each deserve their own moment. I never wear the two together; it looks overdone. ”

I've read 'Valley of the Dolls' at least four times. It's so epic! ”

You should see some of the things people tweet me. There have been death wishes on my Twitter timeline. ”

When the weather is really hot, I tend to live in denim cut-offs. ”