The Intersection of Acting and Self-Understanding

Acting influences personal identity and self-perception significantly, as actors often adopt and embody various characters over time. Yara Shahidi shares how starting her acting career at a young age shaped her understanding of self, emphasizing that the act of immersing in roles forced her to reinterpret reality. As she developed her craft, embodying characters became a vital tool for exploring her identity, enhancing her ability to perceive her surroundings almost intuitively. This ongoing engagement in acting helps her understand her own experiences and worldviews through the lens of different personas.