The people that have inspired me the most were dancers and choreographers. Even growing up, if I dealt with any pressure to be a certain way, I knew that as an artistic lane, dancing was the one that was a little more freed up – like, no one in my family is really doing that; I can be that person. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
Just coming from a musical family, I was always surrounded by it. On the car rides to school, my mom loved playing A Tribe Called Quest and the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,’ and then my dad was listening to a lot of Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
Both of my mom’s parents were music teachers, so I got a lot of knowledge about everything from classical music to jazz to musicals. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
Onstage, I channel my inner goddess. Everyday Jillian is definitely more low-key: jeans and a crop top with a sneaker or boot. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
I never walk into a room and say, ‘Hi! I am Vanessa Williams’ daughter.’ It helps me to become more authentic. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
I went through so many phases when I was young – surfer girl, tom boy, punk – but they weren’t mistakes, just moments. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
I love vintage Chanel and Prada. When I was growing up, my mum had a Prada backpack, which she’s now given to me. I love it because it reminds me of when I was little. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
Londoners always seem to be fearless and more willing to have fun with their look. New Yorkers tend to play it safer – sticking with neutrals and black. In London, people aren’t afraid to mix patterns and colours. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
One of my favorite things from my mom is a chocolate brown three-piece Chanel outfit. I had it tailored because she taught me the importance of fit. Jillian Hervey Read Quote
