Bellamy Young

Actress

Bellamy Young is an acclaimed actress known for her role in 'Scandal' and her advocacy for authenticity and love in personal and public life.

Born
February 19, 1979
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About Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young — Life and Legacy

Bellamy Young is a prominent actress and advocate, celebrated for her portrayal of Mellie Grant on the hit television series 'Scandal.' Her work not only showcases her acting prowess but also reflects her deep commitment to themes of love and authenticity. Young's quotes often delve into the complexities of human relationships, emphasizing that love is a conscious choice rather than a mere feeling. For instance, she states, 'Love is a choice,' which underscores her belief in the intentionality behind meaningful connections. This perspective is further illustrated in her assertion that 'We are all a little broken,' highlighting the shared vulnerabilities that unite us. Through her roles and public persona, Young challenges societal norms around self-expression, advocating for authenticity as a vital component of personal fulfillment. Her insights resonate with many, as they encourage individuals to embrace their true selves and foster genuine relationships. In a world often focused on superficiality, Young's quotes remind us of the enduring power of love and the importance of being true to oneself.

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"You gotta love yourself, because when you're hurting - you never know who's gonna be around to do the lovin' for ya. You gotta love yourself through the pain."

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"That is what thrills me, personally. Small acts of kindness; thoughtful, large acts of kindness. I feel like we're in a bit of a precipice, and I think that any beautiful energy on the kindness continuum will just help us fall into a lovelier place."

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"Love is a true unconditional space to me. To love someone or to be loved is to be seen, and I think, gosh, as humans, all we want is to be seen, to be heard, right? To be valued. To be respected. But mostly just to be held in a safe, unconditional space."

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"There's a lot of life on the planet that needs love, wants love, deserves love, in whatever capacity we are able."

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"I think true beauty is everywhere. Be it. See it. Notice it. Love it. Be grateful for it. Marvel at it. It's everywhere. It's all around us all the time."

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"The pain is always bringing me a lesson. If I listen to the lesson when the pain is manageable, the pain won't get gargantuan and flatten me entirely, because I will have received the message at the center. I receive it as gently as I can, because the cruelest thing that I do to myself is try to push myself through an experience."

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"If I'm feeling hurt, sad, lonely, depressed, and then I shame myself for feeling that, then that's a black hole for me. I really have worked a lot to meet pain with both gratitude and gentleness."

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"I feel it is a blessing, a duty, an honor, that we give the love that we have, and we share the lives that we have with our fullest heart."

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"I have to welcome the pain like I welcome the joy."

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"Nothing is all good or all bad, nothing is black or white, everything is just messy and human and difficult."

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"I think you choose how you walk through this life. I think if you choose to participate in a paradigm that is looks-based, if you're an actor, then it can be empowering in some ways, and it can be really limiting in some ways in terms of time and longevity."

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"There are a lot of women who feel that they have done all the work in their relationship only for someone else to step in and take the love and credit for it."

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"Sleep is such a potent, liminal state, and I don't want to drag anything in there that doesn't need to be there."

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"I get a lot of work done in my dreams and I don't want to take anybody else's work with me."

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"When you guest-star, you're usually at the center of the dramatic arc, so that's fun."

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"I'd love to go back and do theater. There's nothing like that instant response and the connection to a live audience."

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"I will just think, why am I singing? Then I will know everything I need to know about what I'm feeling."

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"It's a lot of fun to just say to people, proudly, 'I get to play the First Lady.' It's just fun to say."

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