‘Freedom in 2022 means more control,’ says actress Kiki Layne

The "Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers" star defines what freedom means to her in 2022.

Jun 18, 2022

For actress Kiki Layne, freedom in 2022 means more control over how she is represented and the things she gets to do.

Kiki Layne attends “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” Los Angeles Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on May 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

“It’s not lost on me how blessed I am to be able to be a young Black actor in the industry at this time, but I also know that there’s still a lot of ground to break in terms of how much control we have,” she said in an interview.

Check out her full response in the video above.

Also Read:
Tiffany Haddish says she remembers the sting of foster care, strives to inspire other struggling youth

Kayla Grant is a multimedia journalist with bylines in Shondaland, Oz Magazine, Prism, rolling out and more. She writes about culture, books and entertainment news. Follow her on Twitter: @TheKaylaGrant.

TheGrio is now on your TV via Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Android TV. Also, please download theGrio mobile apps today!

Mentioned in this article: Black Actors Freedom Juneteenth Kiki Layne

More About:Entertainment Juneteenth

‘Freedom in 2022 means more control,’ says actress Kiki Layne

You Might Like

We need to talk about being in the ‘sandwich generation’

I kind of wonder if Jaleel White ever watched any Black shows on television

As a father, my goal is to make sure none of my kids ever have to speak of me the way Trinity Rodman speaks of Dennis Rodman

His Dad And Stepmom Are Furious That He Doesn’t Want To Be A Caregiver For His Disabled Stepsister When They’re Gone

“Meet the Parents 4” In The Works With Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro Set To Return

The 15 Greatest Sitcom Casts of All Time