Naya Marie Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model. She began her career as a child actress and model, first appearing in national television commercials. At the age of four, she landed the role of Hillary Winston on the short-lived CBS sitcom The Royal Family (1991–1992), earning a nomination for a Young Artist Award at five. These Naya Rivera quotes will motivate you.
Best Naya Rivera Quotes
- “There are always going to be things you don’t like about yourself or reasons to compare yourself to others, but once you realize that you only get one you, it’s best to just love yourself.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “You only get one you, it’s best to just love yourself.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Be kind to people, do the best that you can do and don’t compromise yourself for anyone else and you’ll end up being the best person, trust me.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “I feel like showering more than once a day or every day is such a white people thing.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “We’ve all been hurt by words before. So before you speak, think about how your words might affect someone else.” ~ Naya Rivera
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“Music is one of my greatest loves. I don’t think I would be able to live without music in my life.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “If you think back to your first love, you always remember them and little things always remind you of them.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “I can relate to girls with self-esteem issues because growing up in this industry there is the side of you that is obsessed with perfection. You want to please everyone because if you don’t, you won’t get the job. There is always someone prettier, smarter, or a better actor than you. You start to nit-pick everything. That perfectionism kicks in and it can take over your life if you let it. You have to get comfortable with yourself. Then, if you get the job, it is an added bonus.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “There are very few ethnic LGBT characters on television, so I am honored to represent them. I love supporting this cause, but it’s a big responsibility, and sometimes it’s a lot of pressure on me.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Aside from being a Latina, my family immigrated from Puerto Rico and Yugoslavia so I know all about that. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do today if they didn’t come to America. Everybody has an immigration story.” ~ Naya Rivera
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“Me and my cheeseburgers are insane.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Getting hit on by both genders is such a champagne problem.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “The day that I got the phone call to tell me that I booked ‘Glee’ I was shooting ‘CSI Miami.’ I was playing this heroin addict…I’d been on a million auditions where I sang and looked exactly the same way and didn’t do anything different. And so for this to be the one that popped it was just like what happened? It was the perfect timing and the perfect role for me. It was like everything came together.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “It’s kind of cool—and it makes me feel like a badass. I get more girls than my boyfriend. They always tweet me about my booty.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Honestly, I never thought I’d actually be playing a teen lesbian. I didn’t think it was going to go this far. But I’m glad that it did, because there have been a lot of fans who have expressed that they’ve been going through similar situations in their lives.” ~ Naya Rivera
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“I will admit to hoarding beauty products. I’m a beauty lady.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Going to regular public high school and working and auditioning was really, really tough. I never really fit in and hit the stride that all the other kids were on. Instead of going out and hanging out with my friends at that age, I remember being in my bedroom and putting on like a Christina Aguilera tape and just like belting. And see if I could hit every single note just like her.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “I watch Pretty Little Liars with my best friend Telly. We go to each other’s houses when it airs and we watch it.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “I definitely knew that I loved acting from the very beginning. I was such a ham growing up. Wherever the camera was, I wanted to be right in front of it.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Feel yourself grounded to the earth, while your mind is focusing on the sky of clarity.” ~ Naya Rivera
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“Whatever you do in your life, try to become a kind, and wise human being.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “When your thinking thoughts pass, you will be in the clear sky of your mind.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Forgiving is the ultimate source of peace, healing, and inner happiness.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Learnt a lot like timing, voice modulation from Mohanlal sir. He is perfect in everything.” ~ Naya Rivera
- “Rajni sir is very dedicated and punctual. It was great experience acting with him both as a person and as an actor. The way he maintains himself is amazing.” ~ Naya Rivera
