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
Early in my career, I was really spoiled with a beautiful project. I got such a good start that I thought, 'Why would I ever take a step back?' Why would I take on something that wasn't meaningful - to me, if nobody else - and powerful and groundbreaking? America Ferrera backbeautifulcareer 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
As a child, I didn't know what I didn't have. I'm thankful for the challenges early on in my life because now I have a perspective on the world and kind of know what's important. America Ferrera challengechildearly Change image and share on social
Finding the one is not just a feeling, it's an educated guess. I feel like I chose someone to share my life with who is my friend. America Ferrera chooseeducatefeel Change image and share on social
At different times in my life, I've made grand statements like, 'I want these many kids, and I want them by this age.' I think, with every year that goes by, I accept that I don't know when it's going to happen or how it's going to happen. I'll just take it one day at a time, and when I'm ready, I'll be ready. It'll reveal itself, I guess. America Ferrera acceptageday 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 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