From the time I was 16 to really up until turning 21, the roles were really, really few and far between. I had people say that I just wasn't a good singer. They didn't know what to do with me; I would never fit in any markets. I almost quit acting altogether. Naya Rivera actaltogetherfit share on social
It's on my bucket list, to get in a real fight. Naya Rivera bucketfightlist Change image and share on social
Honestly, I never thought I'd actually be playing a teen lesbian. I didn't think it was going to go this far. But I'm glad that it did, because there have been a lot of fans who have expressed that they've been going through similar situations in their lives. Naya Rivera expressfanglad share on social
I will admit to hoarding beauty products. I'm a beauty lady. Naya Rivera admitbeautyhoard Change image and share on social
Getting hit on by both genders is such a champagne problem. Naya Rivera champagnegenderhit Change image and share on social
I am half Puerto Rican, a quarter German and a quarter black. That was always a big issue for me - being mixed race - because casting directors tended to be very like, 'OK, are you Hispanic for this role?' 'Or is she going to be African American?' Naya Rivera africanamericanbig share on social
If you think back to your first love, you always remember them and little things always remind you of them. Naya Rivera backloveremember Change image and share on social
My passion for music is one of my greatest loves. Naya Rivera greatlovemusic Change image and share on social
I think it's important to be able to say that you did live a normal life and struggled to make ends meet. It all has to do with work ethic and how I apply myself to my awesome job now. I've always been used to working because I've been working since I was four. Naya Rivera applyawesomeend share on social
For people to even think that I'd be considered or a good candidate for a supporting actress nomination is mind blowing to me. Naya Rivera actressblowcandidate Change image and share on social