Laura Harrier Shares Her Thoughts on Celebrity Activism

Laura Harrier poses for a stunning photo shoot in the independently published feminist print magazine The September Issues, which is currently available as a digital issue.

The 29-year-old Spider-Man: Homecoming and BlacKkKlansman actress opened up in an interview conducted by The Florida Project actress Bria Vinaite. Here is what she shared:

On how acting has shaped her life: “I was a really shy kid. I couldn’t talk to people. My mom put me in acting class, because she was like, break out of your shell! So… being able to explore emotions and experiences and different walks of life through other people is something that I was drawn to about being an artist and being an actor, because I was scared to do that on my own for a long time I think. And I’m definitely less so now, but growing up that felt really scary.”

On celebrity activism: “It just has to come from a place of authenticity. If we can raise awareness about a cause or bring people’s attention to something that they might not know about that’s incredible and we should definitely be doing that. I get a bad taste in my mouth when it feels like people are doing this for branding or their image or to be seen in a certain light, as opposed to having a genuine concern for the things they’re talking about. I don’t think that the powers at be have people’s best interests at heart, but that being said… there is a good side to all of this… brands are being held more accountable… and doing some good in the world. I think that fashion and beauty can stand for something larger than itself.”

For more from Laura, visit TheSeptemberIssues.com!