A biography for KiKi Laynehasn’t been written yet.
“The texture my hair, my skin tone; it does work, you don't have to change. But historically we've seen fashion try to change that: straighten your hair, thrown on a super straight silky wig, lighten your skin tone.”
“There was never a moment when I thought I'd be a dentist, I've always wanted to perform.”
“Once upon a time you could actually unplug and it wasn't, like, a weird thing. Now your friends will say, 'I'm fasting from social media.'”
“I'm not going to ever feel bad about sharing what my dreams are.”
“Most Sagittariuses start off really reserved. You gotta check people out, see what they're about, and then once we decide you're cool, then that's when we become super fun and really outgoing. But first we gotta make sure everybody's cool.”
“It's important for me to not just do the same type of roles and movies that I've seen actresses that look like me do.”
“I definitely want to get into producing. I want to be on the side of the table where I can give people jobs.”
“It means so much to be a part of bringing James Baldwin's words to life.”
“Watching 'Moonlight,' I just recognized this patience in the film - allowing moments to live and linger - and I just thought that was so beautiful.”
“When men are put into these types of circumstances like Bigger in 'Native Son,' or Fonny in 'Beale Street,' it destroys relationships, their love, their relationships with their children - it's under attack.”
“All of us can relate to when something happens in your life and it just completely changes it. Now you have to figure out how you're going to move forward.”
“We're seeing more black women saying: 'This is who I am; this is what I've been given.' And it's beautiful.”
“I used to have really bad acne and so there's a cream and a gel that I use.”
“I just think the way Regina King carries herself in this industry is something to strive for. Even though she's been in the business as long as she has, she's still just one of the most genuine, realest people I've met so far. And so watching her, I realize that I don't have to change who I am at the core in order to have a career.”
“Acting is communication. It's giving and receiving.”
“Making films is such a large, collaborative effort and there's so many people who are a part of it.”
“I'm trying to be what I want to see more of: Black women onscreen.”
“I remember growing up and feeling like I didn't really see much of myself represented. Or if I did, there were only a few types of roles that had authority.”
“I will never forget my first Valentino Haute Couture show.”