Gabrielle Union Quotes

It is all that an actress can hope for. The experience was very organic. I was able to be creative. In comedies, you go for the joke, and embellish. Action films are about action. They`re not about performances.

After Halle Berry does her films and Latifah does her films, it`s left to all the black, Latino and Asian actresses to fight over a couple of roles. I opted for some TV. There just not a ton of work in film.

I`m a Catholic girl from Omaha, and then all of a sudden they spring this scene on me. Afterwards I had to go to confession. I said, Forgive me Father, for I have just bared my ass in front of the world. How many Hail Marys will it take to absolve me of that!" - on her strip scene in Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)

I have the Samuel Jackson mentality, of working as much as possible. I think about Halle (Berry) and (Queen) Latifah, and they are the only two black actresses that work consistently. It scares me.

Thank God for J-Lo. All of a sudden big asses are de rigueur.

I didn`t want to act. I thought it was a cheesy profession--but when I was a junior, I got an internship at a modeling agency. When my internship ended, they said, `We`d be interested in representing you.` I was like, `If you think someone will pay me to be cheesy, sure, whatever!`

I want to be Miss USA or Miss America. I would bring the trophy back to Nebraska. My interests are agriculture and corn. Hey, I`m just riding this train as long as I can. As long as I`m having fun, I`ll do it. When it stops being fun, I`ll try something else. Maybe I`ll open up a chain of Popeye`s Chicken.- On what she`ll do next

The black community in Hollywood is very small and close-knit. Everyone has a common goal: to make a two-hour movie in 30 days. We watch each others` scenes. There is a natural chemistry. You can`t have a crazy diva walking around saying, As long as I`m lit well . . ." Or, "I only care if I do well."

I like directors who have worked as actors. They know the experience.

I still hear things like `Gabrielle, you gave the best read! If we decide to go black, you`re at the top of the list.` I`ve actually been told, `Gabrielle, you`re absolutely perfect for the role, but the role is a girl who`s most popular in school.` I`ve been to the point where I brought in my yearbook. `See how popular I was? It really can happen.`

I have no problem with that! I`d rather be that than Quasimodo. Or a method actor - on her status as a sex symbol

Halle`s success has come more from blockbusters. But, yes, she is a source of inspiration. When she makes money, black actors make money.- On Halle Berry`s success