And in many ways, that journey mirrors Layne’s real-life story. As a new, untested actress, the 27-year-old beat out 300 other women for this prestigious role (director Barry Jenkins’ followup to his Oscar-winning
Moonlight). Amidst this meteoric rise Layne struggles with imposter syndrome. “Every time they announced new cast members, I was just like: ‘How did I get into this movie?” she
recently told The Guardian. (If
Oscar winner Regina King played your onscreen mother, you’d probably feel the same way.)
Moonlight). Amidst this meteoric rise Layne struggles with imposter syndrome. “Every time they announced new cast members, I was just like: ‘How did I get into this movie?” she
recently told The Guardian. (If
Oscar winner Regina King played your onscreen mother, you’d probably feel the same way.)
