
Sheryl Lee Ralph Gives Liberating Advice On How To Thrive During Tumultuous Times
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The "Abbott Elementary" actor also shared words of encouragement she received from Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou and Sidney Poitier.
Sheryl Lee Ralph has a simple message for the world: “You are so worthy.”
In an interview with HuffPost, the acclaimed actor declared that, in 2025, “It’s just not good enough to be alive. You’ve got to thrive.”
“We live in a world that is consumed by youth,” Ralph, 68, said. “At some point, wisdom must come into play, and hopefully, with that wisdom, the things that you’ve learned are going to enable you to thrive.”
Ralph spoke to HuffPost while promoting THRIVE@50+, a campaign from pharmaceutical company GSK aimed at educating older adults about the risks of shingles.
The “Abbott Elementary” star has a core message she wants everyone to hear.