I try not to define myself. Other people are going to do that for you anyway. Gugu Mbatha-Raw definepeople Change image and share on social
I do a lot of yoga, and when I'm in L.A., I have an outdoorsy sort of lifestyle. It's sort of comfortable, West Coast, yoga chic. Gugu Mbatha-Raw chiccoastcomfortable Change image and share on social
Because of my job, my hair gets played with a lot on set, so I try to give it little bit of breathing space when I'm not working. Gugu Mbatha-Raw bitebreathegive Change image and share on social
I see L.A. as a workplace rather than somewhere to live. If I don't get out, I go crazy. If you have a little success, people treat you differently, so it's good to keep a healthy perspective. It's acting, not rocket science. Gugu Mbatha-Raw actcrazydifferently share on social
I like to choose things that fit my body for sure; you learn to find the things that complement your shape. Gugu Mbatha-Raw bodychoosecomplement Change image and share on social
When you become a slave to a public persona and don't feel comfortable without it, it becomes a shield, and it shouldn't come at the expense of your self-worth. Gugu Mbatha-Raw comfortableexpensefeel Change image and share on social
In 2009, I was living in London and getting work I enjoyed. Gugu Mbatha-Raw enjoylivelondon Change image and share on social
Speaking as a mixed-race woman, there aren't many historical stories about people like me. Gugu Mbatha-Raw historicalmixpeople Change image and share on social
I think there are parts of myself in every character I play. Gugu Mbatha-Raw characterpartplay Change image and share on social
I don't really want to just play the girlfriend or the love interest. I get so many scripts like that, and - not to moan, because I'm really fortunate - but I just look at those scripts, and my heart sinks a little bit because I think there's so much more to us than that. Gugu Mbatha-Raw bitefortunategirlfriend share on social
