PAULETTA WASHINGTON AND DENZEL WASHINGTON: OLIVIA WASHINGTON

With parents like Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington, who have star-studded careers in Hollywood, Olivia Washington must be used to the paparazzi and red-carpet walks. Much to everyone’s excitement, she followed in her parents’ footsteps and made a name for herself in the film-making industry. At this point, everyone knows Denzel Washington, most especially for his role in films like The Equalizer, The Book of Eli, Remember the Titans, and Training Day.

Well, not only did he receive numerous accolades over the years, but he also learned more than a few lessons worth sharing. Today, the now-28-year-old actress gives credit to her father’s advice when she was just starting out. Denzel told her that because she’s a woman of color, she needs to learn how to become a triple or quadruple threat, which means having to learn multiple skills like acting, singing, and dancing. She has made appearances in movies such as The Butler, Mr. Robot, and The Comedian.