At a 2013 TCA panel for the PBS special "The African Americans - Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ruby Bridges talked about learning years later that she was the little girl depicted in the 1964 Norman Rockwell painting, The Problem We All Live With. The iconic artwork shows a 6-year-old Bridges on November 14, 1960, being escorted by federal marshals to William Frantz Elementary School, an all-white public school in New Orleans.

Ruby Bridges: 'I had no clue it was me' in the Norman Rockwell painting

Tommy Chong speaks at the July 20, 2008 press conference for "Cheech and Chong: Light Up America" reunion tour

Tommy Chong On Cheech And Chong's 'stoner humor' in '08

Harry Belafonte said he and other actors of his generation used their art to spotlight social causes and ideas, not just entertain

Harry Belafonte in 2011 on activism and art

Tupac Shakur had made comments about the difficulty in working with Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice," but clarified his remarks in this July 12, 1993 radio roundtable for the film, stating Janet herself was "good to work with personally." He added, "But everyone around her made it so much harder..."

Tupac Shakur explaining his Janet Jackson comments in 93

Jerry Springer (1944 - 2023) says his profound stance against elitism fueled his desire to keep "The Jerry Springer Show" as wild and unpolished as it was

Jerry Springer on fighting elitism through his talk show guests

Jamie Foxx talks about taking the time to stop and appreciate his achievements, while using that time to make good choices for the future.

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Jamie Foxx on stopping to smell the roses

Tom Cruise gives then wife and costar Nicole Kidman her flowers at his May 1992 radio roundtable for their film "Far and Away," which was released 31 years ago today(May 22, 1992). Cruise and Kidman were married from 1990 through 2001.

Tom Cruise on his Far And Away costar and wife Nicole Kidman

Danny Glover was asked during this 2008 "Be Kind, Rewind" interview if he prefers to develop a character strictly through imagination, or tap into reality through research. He uses a bit of both, he said, and brought up his approach to playing Mister in "The Color Purple" as an example. The character, aka Albert, was physically and emotionally abusive to his child wife Celie(Whoopi Goldberg) in an attempt to control her.

Danny Glover explains approach to playing Mister in The Color Purple

Angela Bassett cites Tina Turner specifically when asserting that the real life strong women she has portrayed - including Rosa Parks, Betty Shabazz and Katherine Jackson - also have vulnerability.

Angela Bassett says Tina Turner was both strong and vulnerable

Alan Arkin (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023)talks about a time in his life when he would argue with directors, and how he grew as an actor from that experience.

Alan Arkin on arguing with directors

Keke Palmer talks about her conversations with music icon Dolly Parton while filming their 2012 movie, "Joyful Noise."

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Keke Palmer on getting to know 'Joyful Noise' co-star Dolly Parton

Beyonce talks about researching Pam Grier films of the 70s and other women of the blaxploitation film era for her role as Foxxy Cleopatra in "Austin Powers in Goldmember."

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Beyonce on blaxploitation research for 'Austin Powers in Goldmember'

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