Tessa Thompson quotes

Tessa Thompson is an American actress recognized for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Notable for her performances in "Creed," "Thor: Ragnarok," and the series "Westworld," she has gained critical acclaim and widespread popularity. She continues to break barriers in Hollywood and advocate for greater representation. Here are 9 of her quotes:

As a kid, I loved going to lots of thrift stores with my parents. There was a period where I thought it was embarrassing, and then I started to get older - I realized they were really cool.

Tessa Thompson

There was a period when I had a hard time reconciling all the different parts of me in a way that I thought would make sense to others.

Tessa Thompson

I eat almonds professionally, and I can't get enough of Yerbe Mate Cranberry Synergy Kombucha!

Tessa Thompson

I had all but decided to take a break and do some plays, and to see plays and read books and not work – literally not work – until I was going to burn for something.

Tessa Thompson

The film itself is sort of an indictment of Hollywood. With black people, why is everything that we do wrapped in Christian dogma? Why do we only have to be the sassy black friend? It was incredible to be able to talk about the frustration that I'd had in this industry, in a film. And then it did so well. So that became my North Star.

Tessa Thompson

The term 'breakout' always makes me think of an inmate or some butterfly emerging out of a cocoon.

Tessa Thompson

I think I've realized that when you are aiming to create a real body of work, you are as much defined by the things you don't do, as by the things you do.

Tessa Thompson

'Veronica Mars' was my first job, and for some reason, my character changed her hairstyle halfway through the season from curly to - I dont even know why - suddenly straight.

Tessa Thompson