I never walk into a room and say, 'Hi! I am Vanessa Williams' daughter.' It helps me to become more authentic. Jillian Hervey authenticdaughterhelp Change image and share on social
Women are such incredible people. We're so multifaceted, we're so interesting, and any opportunity to celebrate that - because there's been many years of not being able to - and expose what it's like to be female and how we can be whoever we want to be, and do whatever we want to do, is great. Jillian Hervey celebrateexposefemale share on social
I love vintage Chanel and Prada. When I was growing up, my mum had a Prada backpack, which she's now given to me. I love it because it reminds me of when I was little. Jillian Hervey backpackchanelgrow Change image and share on social
I kept extensions in until I finished high school. Although, once I got to college, that's when it all started to shift. I think it was just growing up and moving to New York, where I saw so many different people, vibes, and looks, and everyone really owned it. That led me to feel more free, take more risks, and go back into my natural hair. Jillian Hervey backcollegeextension share on social
It's definitely a little bit ironic being known for my hair because, as a little girl, I had no idea what I was doing with it. I was insecure about it. I didn't have as many references to curly girls, and I wanted to just fit in with all my other friends. Jillian Hervey bitecurlyfit share on social
I grew up as a dancer, and music and dance are so closely tied that in ballet class, you're listening to all this classical music, and in modern class, you're working with a live drummer. It was something that always made me feel really comfortable, and I've had a connection to since the beginning. Jillian Hervey balletbeginclass share on social
I've been dancing since I was two, learning so many different styles. I like dancing to rap and hip-hop, but also the Strokes, the Hives, and the Vines with carefree randomness. There's always a way to move to something. Jillian Hervey carefreedancehave share on social
If I wash my hair in the morning, then I usually air-dry it. In warmer weather, if I walk my dog, by the time I am back in, it is usually nice and dry! Jillian Hervey airbackdog Change image and share on social
The people that have inspired me the most were dancers and choreographers. Even growing up, if I dealt with any pressure to be a certain way, I knew that as an artistic lane, dancing was the one that was a little more freed up - like, no one in my family is really doing that; I can be that person. Jillian Hervey artisticchoreographerdance share on social
I went through so many phases when I was young - surfer girl, tom boy, punk - but they weren't mistakes, just moments. Jillian Hervey boygirlmistake Change image and share on social