When I studied at Juilliard, I did a lot of pushups and became this diesel machine. I was really big and was like, 'This is not a good look for an ingenue.' Rutina Wesley bigdieselgood Change image and share on social
I'm in a comic book now. That was cool. That's something that I'm still sorta reeling about, 'cause I read comics as a kid. Someone drew me, and actually did a pretty good job! Rutina Wesley bookcomiccool Change image and share on social
I still see myself on TV and think, 'Oh my God, I'm on a television, and there are millions of people watching,' and I get really nervous and embarrassed and insecure. Rutina Wesley embarrassgodinsecure Change image and share on social
People can be really mean - they say the most vicious things. Rutina Wesley peoplethingvicious Change image and share on social
It's really maddening out there for dark-skinned actresses in terms of the opportunities we get. There's just so much talent that is being overlooked. Rutina Wesley actressdarkmadden Change image and share on social
If I'm going to be honest with you, when I trained at school, I feel like I was training to be a chameleon. I want to be that versatile actor who can do anything - that's why you learn fifty different dialects, you do Shakespeare, you do commedia, you do it all so that if any job comes your way, you should be able to do it. Rutina Wesley actorchameleoncommedia share on social
I want to do parts that are outside of the box. Rutina Wesley boxpart Change image and share on social
I always tell other young actors to go to school, or at least watch movies to learn as much as you can. Rutina Wesley actorlearnmovie Change image and share on social
Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face. Rutina Wesley bauerfacefunny Change image and share on social