ESSENCE MAGAZINE
The Superhero: Karen Brailsford
May 2012
One is the highlights of the Essence photo shoot was seeing legend Jayne Kennedy, who was also featured in the issue, with her daughters. I was also happy to be wearing orange, a favorite color. Another plus: heading to Venice Beach for the photo shoot. Making the contents page? A fun surprise!
Amandla Stenberg praises mom Karen Brailsford
After being cast as Rue in The Hunger Games, rising star Amandla Stenberg is on everyone’s radar. With so much attention, the 13-year old says her mom is key.
My mom reminds me that all things are possible. If I'm feeling insecure, she'll say, 'Hey, you're Rue!' Within months after reading the novel "The Hunger Games" I went from telling my mom I could see myself as this character to actually getting the role. My mother reminds me that if I could manifest such an important role just because I wanted it, all things are possible. I once made a cartoon drawing of my mother as a superhero. I called her Karen Possible. It still hangs on her office bulletin board.
After being cast as Rue in The Hunger Games, rising star Amandla Stenberg is on everyone’s radar. With so much attention, the 13-year old says her mom is key.
My mom reminds me that all things are possible. If I'm feeling insecure, she'll say, 'Hey, you're Rue!' Within months after reading the novel "The Hunger Games" I went from telling my mom I could see myself as this character to actually getting the role. My mother reminds me that if I could manifest such an important role just because I wanted it, all things are possible. I once made a cartoon drawing of my mother as a superhero. I called her Karen Possible. It still hangs on her office bulletin board.
Contented on the contents page.
Lots of hair, makeup and a hug.
A stroll—and a snack—on Venice beach.
