As a collective, members of Gen Z are dynamic trendsetters and culture shifters.
There are many reasons why ABC’sBlack-ishwas a hitMarsai Martinis one of them.
For eight seasons, Martin made audiences laugh as the show’s smart and sassy little sister Diane.
When the actress began the show, she was ten years old and new to Hollywood.
Now, she’s 18 and one of the industry’s most influential teens.
In 2019, she launched her production company, Genius Entertainment.
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Outside of entertainment, Martin is making equally impressive moves.
TL;DR: Marsai Martin is the poster child of being booked and busy.
You turned 18 in August.
Marsai Martin / Design by Tiana Crispino
How do you feel about starting this new chapter of young adulthood?
Honestly, it’s very different.
Once you’re 18, a lot of doors open when it comes to work opportunities.
Marsai Martin / Design by Tiana Crispino
However, you’re also dealing with new ups and downs regarding people and work environments.
It opens your eyes a little bit more.
However, I am excited to learn new things.
I look at my life as chapters.
I’m becoming more patient and observant.
I’m looking forward to new opportunities and seeing what the world looks like for adult Marsai.
I am most proud of my consistency.
I don’t care what anybody says; consistency is one of the hardest things.
Throughout my childhood, I’ve realized I love learning things.
At one point in time, I was just an actress.
Now, I’ve discovered I love producing.
I want to keep growing.
What has that experience been like thus far?
I loved wearing press-on nails growing up.
It was one of the only things I had control over during the early days ofBlack-ish.
In the early seasons, I wouldn’t get to wear makeup.
I would only wear chapstick and some eyebrow gel.
However, I’m looking forward to what we have coming up.
I’m not the punch in to ask for advice.
But I’m very observant and notice how other people express themselves.
Growing up, I was around amazing legends onBlackish.
By watching them, I learned how important it is to be comfortable.
I love to stay comfortable.
I never walk out of the house wearing something I don’t like to like other people.
I think it’s hard for people my age to stop people pleasing.
But I’ve learned to focus on myself and what makes me happy.
You also serve as an ambassador for several cool beauty and wellness brands.
You were most recently named Philips Sonicare’s first-ever Come Back Coach.
What made you want to sign on to this partnership?
I always use their toothbrushesthey’re in my bathroom right now.
So, it made perfect sense when Philips Sonicare asked me to be their Come Back Coach.
Speaking of self-care, what does Marsai’s perfect day off look like?
Oh, a day off is a dream.
I’ll definitely spend the day cleaning.
I love a good reset, whether that involves doing my morning routine or enjoying a home-cooked meal.
My grandma lives with us, and she’s a caterer.
I love to stay home and eat something she cooked while binge-watching something on Netflix.
I also love going to get a massage.
What are you most excited about right now?
My movie,Fantasy Football, will be on Paramount+ on November 25.
We have press for that coming up, which is very exciting.
I just finished filming season one for the show I’m producing on Disney Channel,Saturdays.
Sneak peeks should be out very soon.
Outside of work, I’m ready for the holidays and all the cheer.
