I'm not trying to live a social media life or a life to just be in a magazine. Tika Sumpter lifelivemagazine Change image and share on social
When I was on 'One Life to Live,' I always wanted to delve into my character, Layla, to find out why she was the black sheep of the family. I so wanted to have some edge. I have no idea why there was a reluctance to do that or why we so rarely see it. Tika Sumpter blackcharacterdelve share on social
I think most people write from what they see in their own world, which is maybe why we so often see an African-American woman as the best friend, or the one you bring in when you need some sass. It's like we're put in a box. Tika Sumpter africanamericanbox share on social
At Christmas, it's my siblings running around the house, we're cooking, talking, laughing, loud and just crazy. It's beautiful chaos. Tika Sumpter beautifulchaoschristmas Change image and share on social
I'll try anything once. It's always good to see peoples' faces surprised - surprised that I race, or that I surf, that I trekked through the Himalayas. As long as I don't die, I'm good. Tika Sumpter diefacegood Change image and share on social