There's not really a choice about, am I going to pursue a typical career? Because I'm not the typical standard, so that's not even an option. America Ferrera careerchoiceoption Change image and share on social
I feel like my convictions and my passions come from my very personal experience and the life that I've led. I feel the very naturally tendency to stand up for and use my voice for the things that I know about and the things that I feel passionate about. America Ferrera convictionexperiencefeel share on social
I was just so lucky with 'Real Women Have Curves.' At that point, I would have done an insurance commercial. I would have done anything. America Ferrera commercialcurveinsurance Change image and share on social
I work really long hours and work a lot and have done press tours and junkets, but there is nothing like a presidential campaign that I have experienced before... I think at one point we visited three different cities in one state in 12 hours. It's exhausting. America Ferrera campaigncityexhaust share on social
When you finish a series like 'Ugly Betty,' there are so many voices around you telling you what you should be doing next and what would be good for your future, sometimes you can't hear yourself. I've gotten pretty good at tuning everyone else out. Now it's just me; what pleases me creatively. America Ferrera bettycreativelyfinish share on social
To me, the tragedy about this whole image-obsessed society is that young girls get so caught up in just achieving that they forget to realize that they have so much more to offer the world. America Ferrera achievecatchforget Change image and share on social
It's so reassuring to have a woman heroine who triumphs with more than just what she has on the outside... who has more to offer the world than just a pretty picture. America Ferrera heroineofferpicture Change image and share on social
I remember being a kid, and if you had to pee, well, you had to hold it until the commercial break. Then you rushed, and hopefully, if you're going to the kitchen for a snack, you'll be back before so you don't miss a line. If your sister sneezed or was talking over a line, there was no way of knowing what that line was or what the joke was. America Ferrera backbreakcommercial share on social
I was an open, smiley and gregarious child. I could make friends in 30 seconds wherever I went. America Ferrera childfriendgregarious Change image and share on social