Rashida Jones Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rashida Jones.

Rashida Jones is an American actress, producer, and writer, best known for her role as Ann Perkins on the critically acclaimed television show "Parks and Recreation." Born on February 25, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, Rashida comes from a highly talented family. Her father is music producer Quincy Jones, and her mother is actress Peggy Lipton.

Jones' acting career started in the early 2000s, with roles in films like "Now You Know" and "Full Frontal." However, it was her portrayal of Ann Perkins in "Parks and Recreation" from 2009 to 2015 that gained her widespread recognition and popularity. She showcased her comedic skills and won the hearts of viewers with her charming and relatable character.

Apart from acting, Rashida Jones has also made a name for herself as a writer and producer. She co-wrote and produced the film "Celeste and Jesse Forever" in 2012, in which she also starred. The movie was applauded for its writing and received critical acclaim.

Jones continues to work in the entertainment industry, taking on a variety of roles in both film and television. She is known for her versatility and ability to switch between comedy and drama effortlessly. With her talent, intelligence, and captivating presence, Rashida Jones has become a respected figure in Hollywood and a role model for aspiring actresses.

In early high school years, I was pretty chubby, and I spent

In early high school years, I was pretty chubby, and I spent a lot of time on my computer, before it was cool to have a computer - because there was a time that was true. So that's where I developed my personality.

In high school, I was on the youth advisory council for the

In high school, I was on the youth advisory council for the Mayor's Office of Los Angeles, and that was kind of my first experience in the bureaucratic system. We tried to get things done, and nobody was really interested in getting anything done.

Experience

You know, I grew up on romantic comedies, and it's hard to f

You know, I grew up on romantic comedies, and it's hard to find a new way to tell that story.

Romantic

You can never stop discovering music.

You can never stop discovering music.

Music

I don't want to be an artist, go on tour and make a video an

I don't want to be an artist, go on tour and make a video and wear sexy clothes. I would just love to make music.

Music

Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If yo

Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that's beautiful.

Beauty

Just because a situation is grim doesn't mean you don't have

Just because a situation is grim doesn't mean you don't have every right to smile.

Smile

There's a definite responsibility that comes with being famo

There's a definite responsibility that comes with being famous. You shouldn't be able to just dress up and look pretty.

Famous

I know my mom said as early as she can remember letting me w

I know my mom said as early as she can remember letting me watch TV, my one treat a week when I was like 6 was to stay up and watch 'Saturday Night Live.'

Mom

Music is hugely important to me.

Music is hugely important to me.

Music

I'm friends with a lot of my exes, but it took time. We didn

I'm friends with a lot of my exes, but it took time. We didn't just get into it. I don't think you can be friends until you're cool with them dating someone else. That's when you know.

Cool

My pet peeve and my goal in life is to somehow get an adject

My pet peeve and my goal in life is to somehow get an adjective for 'integrity' in the dictionary. 'Truthful' doesn't really cover it, or 'genuine.' It should be like 'integritus.'

Pet

Well, dating has become a sport and not about finding the pe

Well, dating has become a sport and not about finding the person you love.

Dating

I have to say, you know, I've seen so many people go through

I have to say, you know, I've seen so many people go through the cycle and become famous and not famous anymore and, you know, want - have their priorities change and want different things.

Change

Marriage feels like an industry with catering and really exp

Marriage feels like an industry with catering and really expensive bands.

Marriage

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

Dad

I think anybody who has had a long relationship and has had

I think anybody who has had a long relationship and has had a really hard time letting go, wants to feel like it's not all for naught, and it's meaningful, because it makes you who you are.

Relationship

Well, I'm not a method actress by any stretch of the imagina

Well, I'm not a method actress by any stretch of the imagination so the best thing that I can do is be as real as possible and find whatever commonality in that character that I can see myself.

Imagination

I have a lot of skepticism about marriage and monogamy.

I have a lot of skepticism about marriage and monogamy.

Marriage