We need happy, productive citizens on our planet for us to survive. Kimberly Elise citizenhappyplanet Change image and share on social
I always look at things half full and definitely see a change in how things are going as far as black actresses and their opportunities. Kimberly Elise actressblackchange Change image and share on social
I live a very joyful life, with a lot of laughter and good times. Kimberly Elise goodjoyfullaughter Change image and share on social
Thankfully, I was given a strong base by my parents, an understanding of who I was and my strength. Kimberly Elise baseparentstrength Change image and share on social
In my college days, I went wild with my hair. I dyed it every color in the book and, quite naturally, my hair would break off from all the damage. When our hair breaks off, of course, there's only one thing to do - braid it up. I wore braids for a while and would always feel like I just never knew what to do with my hair. Kimberly Elise bookbraidbreak share on social
I have the right to shine my light! That's what all women have. Once you own that, you can almost always shine your light. Kimberly Elise lightshinewoman Change image and share on social
I love seeing my mom and my daughter embrace their natural hair. I'm glad I've embraced it, too. Kimberly Elise daughterembraceglad Change image and share on social
I have a lot of compassion for human beings in life experiences, so I allow myself to feel what these characters are feeling and don't have a problem accepting that. Kimberly Elise acceptbeingcharacter Change image and share on social
Hollywood is so governed by the ego, and I never wanted to fall into that trap. Kimberly Elise egofallgovern Change image and share on social
Whatever it is that I feel, I express it! I am free with my joy, my laughter, my pleasure, my pain, and I am blessed in that way as an actress that I can access those feelings within myself and not be ashamed to show whatever that is that's appropriate for the character. Kimberly Elise accessactressashamed share on social