Caila Marsai Martin is an American actress, best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC sitcom Black-ish. She is the cover star for “Hello Beautiful” Magazine Holiday Issue.
The multi-talented star is consistently reaching new heights with Genius Entertainment, a cosmetic line, and more. She discusses her transitioning to womanhood, mentorship, role in Fantasy Football and many more.
Welcoming Womanhood:
“As she plans for the future, Marsai remembers seeing women like Keke Palmer and Raven-Symoné successfully transition and thrive from their roles as child stars into adult powerhouses in Hollywood. In addition to her tight-knit family, women like Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina Hall, and Kelly Rowland, who portrays her on-screen mom, Keisha, in Fantasy Football, have profoundly influenced her. The Little actress has stepped into a new phase of her already expansive career, she’s been purposeful in ensuring that all aspects of her life are aligned — including her financial literacy. “I learned that finances are crazy, and I need to get that on lock and make sure there’s a plan for everything,” Marsai reflects. “The very first thing I did [after turning 18] was to meet with my accountants and the people who run those types of things. I told them my plan, dreams, goals, and stuff, and they said, ‘OK, so this is what’s going on; this is what you have.’ Talks about money feel stressful for many people and can overwhelm people, but I believe that’s a topic to welcome into your life. No one should be afraid of talking about it, especially since it makes the world go round.”
Marsai Martin Stars In Fantasy Football:
“In Fantasy Football, Marsai portrays Callie, a 16-year-old avid gamer who discovers she can control her football star father’s (Hardwick) on-the-field game with her magical copy of Madden NFL 23. The movie is the perfect family flick for the holidays, with a handful of jaw-dropping cameos sprinkled throughout. “This cast, I would never expect them to all be together creating one project,” Marsai explains. “It feels very fan fiction. Fantasy Football is super action-packed with so many beautiful set pieces. It’s a movie where you’re always wondering what’s next. You see two worlds collide in a space where it just brings out chaos. And I think that’s pretty dope.” Marsai adores video games like her character Callie, though she wouldn’t want to become an NFL star in a Madden game if given a choice. “I’m a big Grand Theft Auto fan, so I would probably say anybody from GTA,” she quips. “Recently, they’ve been doing things online, and one of my friends, Anderson Paak, was in the game. I was like, ‘How do you do that? That’s so cool!’”
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Photographer: @jdthecombo
Managing Editor: @Shamika_Sanders
Cover Story: @awordwitharamide
Photo Asst: @orensiddo
Digi Tech: @joshrobinsonstudio
BTS Video: @jeanlondondia@amwfilmz
Makeup: @jessicasmalls
Hair: @aggie_hair
Wardrobe: @bryonjavar
Set Design: @aureliacotton
Creative Director: @jbthegawd
Line Producer: @thehowellworld
Production: @oraclemediallc@ms_g__
Location: @jackstudios
SVP of Content: @AllieMcgev
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