The “Black Panther” actress is genuinely “proud” of the accomplishments of her friends in the industry and loves seeing familiar faces at auditions.
She told America’s InStyle magazine: “I love to support my sisters, and I cheer for them. I cheer for their successes. I cheer for the mark they make and every effort they make. We are a reflection of each other.
“I’ve always been that actor who gets excited to see other actors at auditions. Because a lot of times you might find yourself as the only Black woman, or one of a few.
“It’s wonderful with “9-1-1” that I get to work with Aisha [Hinds] because I was such a big fan of hers watching “Underground.” And then for them to bring in Marsha Warfield to portray her mother, who I grew up watching on “Night Court.” Regina [King] is my sister, and I am so peacock-proud of everything she does.
“I’m so proud of Halle [Berry] for making her directorial debut [with the Netflix movie “Bruised”]. Whatever a woman’s doing, I’m supporting and applauding her. Because we don’t feel 100% every day. We need to be able to look out and find inspiration.”
