Actress and singer Naturi Naughton-Lewis brought the best career advice comes wrapped in regret, delivered with a smile, and served with a hefty dose of wisdom. to the ABFF Pop-Up in New York City.

Long before “Black Panther’s” Ryan Coogler became the visionary filmmaker behind billion-dollar blockbusters, he was a rising director working on his 2010 short film called “Fig,” and he wanted Naughton as his lead. She was ready to say yes, but her team had other plans.

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Naughton was offered a role in Coogler’s project. The script was compelling, the filmmaker clearly talented, but the day rate was modest, which she discussed on Ally’s Erica Hughes for a panel o

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