Quotes about "Mindfulness & Presence"

How will I become Meryl Streep if I can't even get in the door with Jennifer Lawrence for the same role? I think that it starts with casting directors and executives and studio heads opening up their minds, and really putting an effort into being trans inclusive in their projects, whether they're trans-specific or not. ”

That is the next step for out trans actors - to just be treated as actors and not 'trans actors.' ”

I'm loving the fact that Hollywood is telling trans stories. ”

As a trans woman, I have always had to rise up and take the high road. ”

Trans talent is not even making it into the audition room, and we're not even being afforded the opportunity to tell our own stories. I feel that is problematic. ”

It felt like home to be working with so many powerful women - Lizzo, Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu. I felt so welcome and loved. ”

There are only so many 'series regular' trans roles on TV. ”

It's tough advocating for trans visibility and not being pigeonholed as just a trans actress. ”

I think that trans women have endured a lot and they compromise a lot when dealing with cis hetero men. ”

It's not fun for an actor to be pigeonholed in any way. ”