Gugu Mbatha-Raw quotes

Different fragrances promote different emotions, and I find that fragrance gets me in the frame of mind for that person. (Gugu Mbatha-Raw)

When you become a slave to a public persona and don't feel comfortable without it, it becomes a shield, and it shouldn't come at the expense of your self-worth.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

I try not to define myself. Other people are going to do that for you anyway.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Because of my job, my hair gets played with a lot on set, so I try to give it little bit of breathing space when Im not working.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

I like being free to take on any project that inspires me and to trust that the work will speak for itself.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

From the age of four, I loved ballet and tap. I was in the school band, the choir, and all my school plays.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

I try to put myself into whatever character I play.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

I'm interested in playing lots of different complex women.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

I like the collarbone, a very clean collarbone. I think there's something also very delicate and balletic about that part of a woman's body, and I'm not really a cleavage person, but I do like a back or a shoulder; I think there's something very alluring about backless dresses.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Everyone says to you, 'if you play Ophelia, you'll end up crazy,' but we're all somewhere on the spectrum of mental health, and I think that if you approach it that way it's not such an intimidating issue.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

I didn't really grow up on hip-hop. Ella Fitzgerald and the old school jazz divas are more my comfort zone. (Gugu Mbatha-Raw)

I'm a very improvisational cook. I sort of like to make things up as I go along. I'm quite creative in the kitchen.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

At home I wear my own clothes, no makeup and don't do anything exciting with my hair. I get to borrow pretty dresses for the red carpet and have experts do my hair and makeup.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw