00:00I didn't smile, that was high.
00:11Well, I'm honored. I'm honored to be honored.
00:15But I get up and honor myself every day.
00:21The industry did not make me a star.
00:26The people did.
00:28And the day I realized I was a star was the day I realized everybody was one.
00:37So let me honor you, Essence, for continuing to reach out to the community and being of service,
00:46writing great articles, educating the community and all people.
00:52So I honor Essence.
00:58What would young Jenny Lewis say to Jennifer Lewis the adult now?
01:07It's a great question.
01:09Because I'm so happy with myself now.
01:12I think she'd be proud.
01:16I really think she'd be proud.
01:18Because I came through the fire, you know, with the bipolar disorder, the sex addiction.
01:23Came through the fire with the molestation.
01:26Came through the fire with the disappointment in Hollywood and in life and relationships.
01:32Little Jenny Lewis would be very proud.
01:41I laid my burden down with my memoir, The Mother of Black Hollywood.
01:47I laid it down and now I'm free.
01:50Oh honey, everybody in the world knows I'm raw and I'm honest.
01:55Ain't no shame in my game.
01:57I say it over and over again.
01:59Nobody can come for me now in any form or fashion.
02:03You roll up on me, you blow a fuse.
02:08Because I got nothing but joy for you.
02:11You understand?
02:13You know, we're aging in an anti-aging society.
02:21People need to come off of that and start honoring their age.
02:26No matter where they are.
02:28Because it's all about self-care and well-being.
02:33I try to be kind to people.
02:35It stinks, I say it all the time.
02:38I'm not perfect, but I'm happy.
02:42You want the light to shine on you.
02:45Then look for it.
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