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Ava DuVernay didn’t make her first film until she’s 35. The documentarian is known for her words of wisdom and on time messages. Here are our 5 favorite quotes from the screenwriter that will be sure to inspire you and lift up your spirits.

“I made my first film when I was 35, so I firmly believe that you don’t have to be one thing in life. If you’re doing something, and you have a desire to do something different, give it a try.”

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For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.