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Actress Aja Naomi King radiates an energy that can perhaps best be described as “strength meets warmth.”

That energy can even be felt through the phone.

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Read on for our conversation.

[L’Oreal’sHyaluronic Acid Face Serum] has just been my staple, my go-to, my wonder serum.

And every makeup artist I work with is always really happy about it."

Actor Aja Naomi King, hands clasped and smiling

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Getting to hear some of the reactions… is just so inspiring.

It’s not like I needed validationno one needs validationbut that doesn’t mean that validation isn’t nice.

I am at play every day with incredible artists, and it fills my heart with so much joy.

Actor Aja Naomi King wears a white dress, standing in front of a door

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What Keeps Her Grounded

“That gratitude is what keeps me grounded.

There is no normal anymore.

We’ve all been pushed into this new circumstance.

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The Product She Can’t Live Without

“I love makeup.

Especially thePanoramamascarait’s just great.

The mascara has always been great.

Every iteration of it is great.

But I almost said the eyeliner, because I also really love eyeliner.

But I really,reallylove the mascara.”

It’s the best.

I also love theBright Reveal Sunscreen; my skin reacts really well to that.

And there’s no cast which means everything to me, because we all needsunscreen.

The Best Thing About FilmingGrosse Pointe Garden Society

“My castmates, my crewmates.

I’ve never spent this much time in Atlantait’s such a wonderful city.

It’s amazing here.

I’m having a great time here.

I’m going to set and just feel like I’m hanging out with my friends all day.

The One Thing She Does Every Morning

“Wash my face, brush my teeth.

Working out; I love getting some movement in.

Reflecting on the amazing experiences I’ve had.”