Rutina Wesley (born February 1, 1979) is an American film, stage, and television actress best known for her role as Tara Thornton on the HBO series True Blood. Read full biography of Rutina Wesley →
I want to do parts that are outside of the box.
I was a very driven young person.
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and then I left there to go to the University of Evansville where I majored in theatre.
I was born to be on the stage.
I worked as a singing, dancing busgirl in high school.
I'd like to do a romantic comedy like 'Notting Hill,' which is one of my favorite movies.
I'd love to do another film version of 'Romeo & Juliet.' I'm not too picky as long as it's a good story.
If vampires and werewolves were walking around today, there would be chaos. People would be losing their minds.
It wouldn't be 'True Blood' if somebody didn't die.
Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face.
Music is definitely influential on how I approach my scenes.
Musicals are my favorite. I'm a musical theater buff.
My body is a reflection of how grateful I am for my life and my health; there are a lot of people less fortunate than me.
Rutina Wesley (born February 1, 1979) is an American film, stage, and television actress best known for her role as Tara Thornton on the HBO series True Blood.