Sophia Bush has made a huge name for herself as an activist.
“We support women getting that schooling in 95 different countries, including the United States.”
On how she picks her roles.
Sophia Bush poses for a portrait at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Getty Images Portrait Studio Hosted By Eddie Bauer At Village At The Lift on January 22, 2016 in Park City, Utah
Thats real life, you know?
Were real human beings.
And I only want to play people like that."
On how shows and movies can bring attention to issues like human trafficking and sexual assault.
“There are certain things that are very hard for people to wrap their brains around.
No one understands how to process that.
They go, But people dont do that anymore.
They just hide it.
Those are things that we need so that create change.”
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On how she can prioritize wellness when she has so many things going on.
“Its definitely really hard.
Ive never been one whos about denying myself anything under the guise of being healthy.
But what I find is that I really just take a stab at balance.
And for me, even just trying to drink enough water every day keeps me healthier.
If it had just been me, I wouldve stayed in bed.
But Id made plans, so I went.
And that felt really good.
Its just about doing what it’s possible for you to.
It doesnt have to be some big crazy regimen.
On what she does to see to it she’s mentally feeling her best.
“Headspaceis a great way to give yourself a little practice.
Its a meditation app.
Its 10 minutes and its guided, and I love that, because its something I can do.
Just carving out time for yourself.
And likewise, its really important to have stillness.
I give myself a good HGTV marathon every couple weeks.
So it gives me a little bit of excitement on that.
Lately Im onFixer Upper:Chip and Joanna Gaines are the real deal.”
Her advice to young women who are facing obstacles in their careers.
“I dont think anyones ever really felt like theyve nailed it.
Its hard, no matter what.
And I think youve just gotta be willing to do the work and prove yourself.
It takes a lot of courage within yourself I think to go out there and chase your dreams.
And you know, you just gotta do it.”
And her thoughts on the problem of diversity in Hollywood.
“Its up to us.
Weve gotta make the noise, and then weve gotta demand the change.
Im like, ‘Yes!
Because I look around, and I have a diverse group of friends.
And then I go, ‘Okay.
How do we change this?'”
And to be catching up with Emilia Clarke.
I have girlfriends all across the board of ages and races and shapes and sizes.
And when people I care about feel underrepresented, I go, ‘So how do we change that?
What do we do about it?’
Show up and watch those shows.
Show up and go to those movies.
And I already see it changing.
My girlfriends that arent working right now are like, ‘Oh my god.
You should see casting breakdowns.
Everything theyre casting right now is ethnic.’
And Im like, ‘Great!’
So hopefully the noise that were making is actually making a difference.
Our voices are our biggest weapon, so we better use them.”
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