I used to want to look like every European person that was being held up as a standard of beauty, whether in the industry or in life. Then I just realized that it’s not in my genetic make-up. I decided instead to go for the gold in whatever I’m doing and just be as healthy as I can be. Keala Settle Read Quote
The parts that I get to play are not based around the European beauty standards: They’re more about character, and I love that. Keala Settle Read Quote
I was never one of those actors who believed, ‘I’m so gonna be an ingenue.’ I already knew that wasn’t gonna happen, and I decided not to torture myself with it. Keala Settle Read Quote
Women put ourselves through so much. Really, everybody does; it’s not a gendered thing. I think all of us are always gonna be tortured by some sense of inadequacy, no matter what. I don’t know if there’s a way to tell people not do this to themselves. Keala Settle Read Quote
There is a struggle when you do represent so many countries within you, but that makes you who you are. Keala Settle Read Quote
I’m an actress who likes to work as much as possible, so I’m very grateful for all these opportunities. Keala Settle Read Quote
