The first few times I was asked to audition for the part of Angelica Schuyler in ‘Hamilton,’ I turned it down. I was convinced I was too over-the-hill to play a Nicki Minaj-type rapper. When I finally showed up, the role was waiting for me. But I almost missed it. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
My kids make me laugh every single day – especially when they’re their most precocious. My son said to me the other day, ‘Why are you so dramatic?’ And I just thought, ‘Really? You know that word? And also, you’ve already noticed how dramatic I am?’ That just really made me laugh. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
When I first became a mother, I didn’t want my son to have any extra exposure to what I did. I had this theory that if he wanted to do what I do for a living, it should be organic and come from him, not from the fact that this was just what he saw all the time. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
I don’t do lip balm. I believe hydration really comes from the inside out, so I try to drink a lot of water. I have children who are always asking for Vaseline on their lips, but I’m saying we need to drink more water. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
I’m trying to look natural and not painted. I’m typically fighting hair and makeup teams because I’m always saying, ‘Can I wear less? Can I look natural and fresh?’ Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
I don’t wear fragrance. The most fragrant I smell is probably from a St. Ives Body Wash. It’s not that I don’t like it. I just don’t necessarily feel like I need to add a fragrance to myself. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
I’m aware of the fact that people that are watching to see what I do next – It’s challenging to make the best decisions, and I don’t always get it right. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
This #MeToo world, it’s not new. None of us believe it’s new. It’s exciting that we find ourselves with a hashtag and a movement, but in general, none of these stories are new; it’s just there’s an audience now, and everybody’s interested in trying to be responsible about this. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
Economics really pervert every possible good thing that comes, whether it’s food or a cure or a new technological advancement; anything like that is always stopped by who has access to it. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote
I’ve always wanted a family. I’ve always wanted children. I’ve always wanted to be a superstar. Renee Elise Goldsberry Read Quote