Amber Riley, Born: 15 February 1986, Los Angeles, California, USA

I've always been comfortable with my size.

I haven't personally experienced bullying, but when I was in high school, I had a best friend who be...Show more »

I haven't personally experienced bullying, but when I was in high school, I had a best friend who became a bully. I took a stand and took it upon myself to separate from her. I couldn't be associated with her because it wasn't the type of person I wanted to be. Show less «

I always say as a celebrity you have two choices - you can be a celebrity, or you can be a role mode...Show more »

I always say as a celebrity you have two choices - you can be a celebrity, or you can be a role model. You can choose to just go to parties and do the red carpets and all that, or you can choose to be an example to these people. Show less «

I want to encourage young women to stand up for each other and speak up when they see others in a to...Show more »

I want to encourage young women to stand up for each other and speak up when they see others in a tough situation. Show less «

I dreamed really big when I was little.

I am so girly. I love dresses.

I'm a little bit of a germophobe - not that bad!

My friends tell me I'm the most boring celebrity they know! A typical night for me is at home in Cal...Show more »

My friends tell me I'm the most boring celebrity they know! A typical night for me is at home in California or watching movies in my pyjamas. Show less «

Not having a private life is hard.

As long as you are being true to yourself, you will always find happiness.

I never wanted to play a character that hated herself. I wanted people to know that those aren't the...Show more »

I never wanted to play a character that hated herself. I wanted people to know that those aren't the only roles for people like me, normal girls. Show less «

Hollywood is a very hard place to be in. It really is.

I auditioned for 'American Idol' at 17. They told me, 'No.'

Everyone needs a creative outlet to express themselves, and the arts in school provides that.

I'm a healthy person.

Being the person I am, you know, the size I am, being a woman, being a black woman, there's not a lo...Show more »

Being the person I am, you know, the size I am, being a woman, being a black woman, there's not a lot of roles for us. Show less «

I love, love, love Michael Jackson.

Back in high school, I went on dates, but I was too focused on my career. My parents were like, 'It'...Show more »

Back in high school, I went on dates, but I was too focused on my career. My parents were like, 'It's nice to have a boyfriend, but it's even nicer to own your house when you're 21.' Show less «

My parents always instilled knowing that your beautiful, that your fearfully and wonderfully made, a...Show more »

My parents always instilled knowing that your beautiful, that your fearfully and wonderfully made, and that you know who you are. Show less «

I love Adele, I want her to be my best friend. She could come to the U.S., live with me and sing to ...Show more »

I love Adele, I want her to be my best friend. She could come to the U.S., live with me and sing to me every morning. Show less «

I worked at Ikea as a customer service rep for two years and loved it.

I love myself.

As a kid, I was super skinny.

When I receive letters from girls that say, 'You give me confidence,' I think, 'Wow, this is amazing...Show more »

When I receive letters from girls that say, 'You give me confidence,' I think, 'Wow, this is amazing.' That's my goal: to let people know it's truly what's on the inside that counts. Show less «

I don't ever feel like anybody knows who I am.

What is the use in being a celebrity if you can't use the platform to help?

I have great friends around me that are positive and I think that's the key to life is making your o...Show more »

I have great friends around me that are positive and I think that's the key to life is making your own path. Set your own rules because there is no set rule, there is no set look, there is no set anything. You make your own rules in your life. You make your own decisions. Show less «