Not long ago I packed my bags and left everything I knew behind, for a dream.
I left my friends, family, career and comfort zone to attempt to break Hollywood.
After two years of trying to get a manager or an agent I had spent every last cent I’d made in over decade of “showbiz”.. I was living on a blow up mattress from Target and I had only 6 months left on my Visa to prove I could contribute to the industry abroad.
In a moment close to giving up I poured what I had into a short film called break free.. A short film I’d put off making for years because I was so fearful, fearful of how people would react, if I would lose my job or if brands would pull advertising from my shows. If brands I was the face of and spokesperson for would not want to be associated with me anymore and of course the fear of being so honest and raw in a video on platforms I had no control over.
When I was stripped of those things, I had nothing to lose and no one to answer to and I realized I was getting depressed over rejection from others when I should have been focused on if I believed in me and if i did, what did I stand for and what really mattered to me.
Breakfree changed my life in so many ways, and so did the struggle of those years.
It will forever be the time I’m most proud of.
I didn’t however know, it would change my entire life. The film ended up circulating around the world, it made an impact bigger than myself it started a bigger conversation.. it also found its way to the creators of OITNB… I am so sad I missed the premiere and last hurrah the other night, but I’m here in Vancouver shooting a show I probably wouldn’t even be shooting if it wasn’t for the belief and risk taken by @ijnej @jen_euston and the show. It opened up a door for me that I could have never imagined and I will forever be in gratitude to those who took a chance on me. Forever grateful to the cast who became my friends and biggest supporters, the show and the fans who embraced me.
Thank you for everything.
Sad to see it come to an end but the way it changed the game, the way it impacted the world and audiences.. and the way it impacted everyone on the show is unparalleled. X
Not long ago I packed my bags and left everything I knew behind, for a dream.
I left my friends, family, career and comfort zone to attempt to break Hollywood.
After two years of trying to get a manager or an agent I had spent every last cent I’d made in over decade of “showbiz”.. I was living on a blow up mattress from Target and I had only 6 months left on my Visa to prove I could contribute to the industry abroad.
In a moment close to giving up I poured what I had into a short film called break free.. A short film I’d put off making for years because I was so fearful, fearful of how people would react, if I would lose my job or if brands would pull advertising from my shows. If brands I was the face of and spokesperson for would not want to be associated with me anymore and of course the fear of being so honest and raw in a video on platforms I had no control over.
When I was stripped of those things, I had nothing to lose and no one to answer to and I realized I was getting depressed over rejection from others when I should have been focused on if I believed in me and if i did, what did I stand for and what really mattered to me.
Breakfree changed my life in so many ways, and so did the struggle of those years.
It will forever be the time I’m most proud of.
I didn’t however know, it would change my entire life. The film ended up circulating around the world, it made an impact bigger than myself it started a bigger conversation.. it also found its way to the creators of OITNB… I am so sad I missed the premiere and last hurrah the other night, but I’m here in Vancouver shooting a show I probably wouldn’t even be shooting if it wasn’t for the belief and risk taken by @ijnej @jen_euston and the show. It opened up a door for me that I could have never imagined and I will forever be in gratitude to those who took a chance on me. Forever grateful to the cast who became my friends and biggest supporters, the show and the fans who embraced me.
Thank you for everything.
Sad to see it come to an end but the way it changed the game, the way it impacted the world and audiences.. and the way it impacted everyone on the show is unparalleled. X
Not long ago I packed my bags and left everything I knew behind, for a dream.
I left my friends, family, career and comfort zone to attempt to break Hollywood.
After two years of trying to get a manager or an agent I had spent every last cent I’d made in over decade of “showbiz”.. I was living on a blow up mattress from Target and I had only 6 months left on my Visa to prove I could contribute to the industry abroad.
In a moment close to giving up I poured what I had into a short film called break free.. A short film I’d put off making for years because I was so fearful, fearful of how people would react, if I would lose my job or if brands would pull advertising from my shows. If brands I was the face of and spokesperson for would not want to be associated with me anymore and of course the fear of being so honest and raw in a video on platforms I had no control over.
When I was stripped of those things, I had nothing to lose and no one to answer to and I realized I was getting depressed over rejection from others when I should have been focused on if I believed in me and if i did, what did I stand for and what really mattered to me.
Breakfree changed my life in so many ways, and so did the struggle of those years.
It will forever be the time I’m most proud of.
I didn’t however know, it would change my entire life. The film ended up circulating around the world, it made an impact bigger than myself it started a bigger conversation.. it also found its way to the creators of OITNB… I am so sad I missed the premiere and last hurrah the other night, but I’m here in Vancouver shooting a show I probably wouldn’t even be shooting if it wasn’t for the belief and risk taken by @ijnej @jen_euston and the show. It opened up a door for me that I could have never imagined and I will forever be in gratitude to those who took a chance on me. Forever grateful to the cast who became my friends and biggest supporters, the show and the fans who embraced me.
Thank you for everything.
Sad to see it come to an end but the way it changed the game, the way it impacted the world and audiences.. and the way it impacted everyone on the show is unparalleled. X
TCAs baby!!! 🦇🦇🦇
Little known fact.. there is a fallon chair back stage at fallon. So people can … I don’t know why it’s there.. but I used it to work out if my dress was too short ( it was ) and after many attempts.. this was the way we decided would be the “least weird and most casual” .. you’re welcome The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Little known fact.. there is a fallon chair back stage at fallon. So people can … I don’t know why it’s there.. but I used it to work out if my dress was too short ( it was ) and after many attempts.. this was the way we decided would be the “least weird and most casual” .. you’re welcome The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Someone said I look cute in this picture. Probably won’t delete later.
Batwoman press day.. I’m sick as a dog but the energy for this show in NY is unbelievable.
Batwoman press day.. I’m sick as a dog but the energy for this show in NY is unbelievable.
Batwoman press day.. I’m sick as a dog but the energy for this show in NY is unbelievable.
Them : “ So does Kate Kane just walk around brooding all the time “
Me : Well…. YOU try living in Gotham.
Them : “ So does Kate Kane just walk around brooding all the time “
Me : Well…. YOU try living in Gotham.
Them : “ So does Kate Kane just walk around brooding all the time “
Me : Well…. YOU try living in Gotham.
To everyone asking about my new Pez dispenser scar on my neck… A couple of months ago I was told I needed an emergency surgery or I was risking becoming paralyzed… I had herniated two discs doing stunts, and they were close to severing my spinal chord. I was in chronic pain and yet couldn’t feel my arms… Thank you Dr Bray for everything you did and for allowing me to keep working and doing what I love. I am forever in your debt. And to anyone asking why I let them video it.. Did you not watch that Greys anatomy episode where they left a towel in a patient?? Also I wanted to see what happens when we go under.
Tune into Jimmy Fallon tonight where we talk about.. well.. lots of things. Also I tackle the hard issues of finding a graceful way to sit in this very short dress.. which was also a sound department nightmare to mic.
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Thanks for having me @buildseriesnyc here I am being expressive as usual…
Just finished the season finale of OITNB. Man I miss these guys! @acmoore9 @jackiecruz Dale Soules @uzoaduba @nlyonne @vickyjeudy @lauraprepon @whododatlikedat @thecrusher007 @daniebb3 and like 50 other people I would tag but I’m pulling up to work. Xxx you know who you are.. because you’re everyone on the show.
