Jurnee Smollett speaks overcome “challenges” as a child star in the “adult environment”
Jurnee Smollett He has been working in Hollywood for more than 30 years, but this does not mean that it was an easy way.
Request star, 38, I revealed to US weekly In the exclusive she “has definitely dealt with many different circumstances on the group” as a child representative. Smollett, who found fame for the first time appearing in projects like Full house and Hangin ‘with Mr. CooperShe attributes her mother, Janet, to help her move in the industry during her genesis.
“When you put a child in an adult environment, there will be challenge No one on the connection sheet In Los Angeles earlier this month. “I must give my mother credit, Janet. She is a fierce woman and always raised us to believe that it is not about you in reality.
Smollett is one of the six siblings, all of whom worked as actors in Hollywood. Janet knew her children not only to keep their safety, but also protect their talents, according to Smollett.
“If anyone tries to prevent you on your way, how do you dare them to that?” For people like me, it is easy for you to protect others. I protect the gift. “
Smolit continued to share that Janet raised her and her brothers “with this idea that you should study the great.”
“I managed to do this closely and personally,” the actress added, the list Washington Denzeland Samuel L. JacksonAnd Angela Basit Among those who helped her find her voice in Hollywood.
Denzel Washington and Genie Smolit
Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Netflix“I grew up in a village and I was very lucky early to work with many of our greatest representatives. Eve Bayu. Denzel Washington directed me when I was 19 years old Great. Alfry Woodard And Angela Bassett was like my aunts in my village. I am not proud. I really try to make people understand that I owe them everything. ”
Smollett, Washington, Basate, Woodard and more stars are shown at Apple TV +’S No one on the connection sheetA two -part documentary that explores the experiences of black actors in Hollywood. Directed Regenald Hadlin and Shola LynchThe movie will be shown for the first time in the world on Friday, March 28, on Apple TV+.
