Ajiona Alexus may be a Southern belle in the City of Angels, but a wallflower she is not. In 2018 alone, we’ve seen the 22-year-old grace the big screen with both Taraji P. Henson (“Acrimony”) and Gabrielle Union (“Breaking In”), in addition to starring in one of today’s most talked-about and controversial shows (“13 Reasons Why”).
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And when she’s not staking claim in our Netflix queue or walking red carpets for the many projects on her budding résumé, the Alabama native is also slowing inching toward a career in music. When Alexus and I speak on the phone, she sounds like an old pro, though she’s just getting started. So I was interested to learn exactly how she approaches self-care in the midst of a schedule that doesn’t appear to leave much room for it. In her case, it’s all about stepping away from people and embracing those brief moments of solitude. Ahead in her own words are the people, places, and things that have helped shape how she cares for herself from the inside out. (Plus, the answer to a question we’ve always wanted to ask: What does a Netflix star watch on Netflix")
Family Matters
I was fortunate enough to have a mom and dad in my life who I’m really close with. And we had open conversations all the time. So to have your parents there supporting you all the time is definitely an important step in growing up. My friends and family are all back home in...