Quotes About Support

When I started modeling, I didn't feel like I had a big sister to tell me how this industry works.

I got into the entertainment world and started modelling when I was 15. When I told my parents that was what I was going to do for a living, it was very shocking for them.

During my school days, I'd tell my friends that one day I would be a television star. But my parents weren't too keen about me venturing into acting. Eventually, they gave in and allowed me to start modelling.

My parents are definitely my biggest role models.

I feel very responsible for young models of colour. They come to me and tell me they're not getting jobs, and I do what I can to speak up for them.

Growing up, I really didn't have a lot of role models.

I was lucky to have a bunch of really strong female role models in my family.

As I've gotten older, I've realized my true models are my parents. My mom is like a sheroe. My dad is so strong.

Most models are emotionally abandoned. They need me. I'm their mother.

People need role models, and they need to feel that there's this opportunity to learn. They need to have people that will stick up for them. I want to be a part of that.

It is draining when you have a child, and there aren't many women directors with kids out there as role models.

I've found that having role models and mentors who I resonate with is so important - a lot of people have so many questions and may not know where to go to get answers or may not have someone who can relate enough to even answer in the first place.

I never really had role models or guys in the NBA to show me the ropes or be a friend, mentor to me like that.

A loving family matters. So do male role models.

Family life is fragmenting in this modern age, but it's up to all of us to keep it together.

The modern world is about knowledge and it's our job as mums to help our daughters.

What I value is that I have been able to do some modest work to help women rise to the level of their potential.

I kind of feel like the job of actors and writers and people who make television and movies is to keep people company. In whatever modest way I'm able to accomplish that, I want to.

My mom, Latha Sriram, is my first guru.

And to this day, my Mom is my role model.

When we were playing chess in the house, she would never let me win until I was good enough to beat her. It was always a competition. She was also always there for me. She was a very caring, loving mom, and the sacrifices she made to allow me to get to where I am today, I'll be forever in debt.

The best advice-giver in my family definitely has to be my mom.

My mom was pretty young, and she did what she could do.

My mom keeps khabar of everything, so I don't feel lonely.