With a series, you build the character as you go. When you've got a shorter project or a film, you know the overall arc from the beginning. Marianne Jean-Baptiste arcbeginbuild Change image and share on social
I wanted to be a barrister for a long time. Marianne Jean-Baptiste barristerlongtime Change image and share on social
I want to work, so I'm going where the work is. Marianne Jean-Baptiste work Change image and share on social
Music is something I couldn't live without. My dad was into music, he played for pleasure - guitar, piano. I started off doing jazz, singing with a lot of fabulous musicians here in London before I went to the States. And I still take piano lessons every Wednesday. Marianne Jean-Baptiste dadfabulousguitar share on social
I love the mountains, the light. I'm a real light junkie. Marianne Jean-Baptiste junkielightlove Change image and share on social
If you think about it, I made history. Not only was I the first black British woman to be nominated for an Oscar, I was the first black British person. Marianne Jean-Baptiste blackbritishhistory Change image and share on social
Religion has nothing to do with spirituality. Marianne Jean-Baptiste religionspirituality Change image and share on social
I still take my own lunches to work. That way I can control what I'm eating, as opposed to another doughnut. Marianne Jean-Baptiste controldoughnuteat Change image and share on social
I'm a member of the African diaspora: my parents left the Caribbean and came to London for a better life. Marianne Jean-Baptiste africancaribbeandiaspora Change image and share on social
I see myself as British, and I want to be celebrated by Britain. Marianne Jean-Baptiste britainbritishcelebrate Change image and share on social
