I have a lot of trouble understanding how people see me as a celebrity. I work 14 hours a day, and then I just want to talk to my family, see the people I love, pet my dog, and go to bed. I'm not looking to be best friends with or emulate a celebrity. America Ferrera bedcelebrityday share on social
I could have easily been too afraid to say 'yes' to Chicago, because it requires so much I haven't done before. If I am a flop at singing and dancing, maybe my love for it will carry me through. America Ferrera afraidcarrychicago Change image and share on social
I'm okay if people don't know who I am, but if you remember my character that would be great. America Ferrera charactergreatpeople Change image and share on social
They say 15 million people are watching the show, but what does that mean, you know? It's not until I'm accosted on the street that I understand! America Ferrera accostmillionpeople Change image and share on social
I really hate the duties of being a celebrity, like getting dressed up for the red carpet. America Ferrera carpetcelebritydress Change image and share on social
I realized how Latina I was, and then also, at the same time, how not Latina enough I was, because I'm born and raised in Los Angeles. I speak Spanish, but I don't speak perfect Spanish, not like a native speaker. America Ferrera angelesbearlatina share on social
I struggled with being a Latino growing up in Los Angeles. I felt very American. I still do. I went to 35 bar mitzvahs before I went to a single quinceanera. I could talk all day about my culture and what it means to me. America Ferrera americanangelesbar share on social
I am incredibly, incredibly fortunate about the opportunities I've had. But at the same time, I've had plenty of opportunities to screw it up, too. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is 'No...' and not feel the need to do everything. It's about doing what rings true to me. America Ferrera feelfortunatehave share on social