\u201cI would say that she (acting) chose me, but I also chose her,\u201d Barron said. \u201cShe can be very unkind, and she can be very unpredictable, but usually, when you give to her, she returns the favor. It may not be instantly or when you would like, but you must continue to work with her and pour back into her cup.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barron has accomplished a lot in her career thus far and is still reaching higher. Roles in popular shows such as Shameless<\/em>, Free Rein<\/em>, 9-1-1<\/em>, Bones<\/em>, and Those Who Can\u2019t<\/em> are just a fraction of the credits she has attained. She made history with her role in Free Rein<\/em> as the first black girl on an equestrian team. For a culture that often qualifies such extracurricular activities with \u201cblack people don\u2019t do that,\u201d breaking this barrier was a huge inspiration for black girls worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m happy to know that there are other little girls out there that may have wanted to ride horses but were told that they couldn\u2019t, and then they saw me on Free Rein<\/em> and realized that that wasn\u2019t true,\u201d Barron said.<\/p>\n\n\n She dove deeper into the importance of representation, admitting that at 18 years old, when she played the role, she did not understand the gravity of the opportunity. Now that she\u2019s older, she has a deeper appreciation for her impact on the lives of black and brown youth. It makes her proud to know that the positive influence onscreen will encourage her community to continue to surpass the odds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m grateful to have had that platform at that age, making history,\u201d Barron said. \u201cIt is so inspiring to me. I had no idea of the impact then, and it makes me wonder what else I am doing today to be influential that I don\u2019t even realize. There is not a lot of diversity in the equestrian community, but I showed the youth that there is not one thing they cannot do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She is doing her big one on STARZ\u2019s critically acclaimed series Blindspotting<\/em> as Trish. Trish is an extra, unbothered, outspoken free spirit that isn\u2019t afraid to turn up the club or put a chick in check. Period! Her edge in the series is entertaining; fans are here for her! Blindspotting<\/em> recently wrapped up season 2 in May, living up to its well-deserved TV Spotlight Audience Award win at SXSW and leaving fans fiending for the next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being a part of the Blindspotting<\/em> cast has been a new discovery for Barron. The experience has taught her to embrace who she is, express herself more, and not take herself too seriously. It has also improved her craft. She learned to find layers and dig deeper to serve the character and give the audience what they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n \u201cWith every character and opportunity, you learn something about yourself, things you might like and dislike,\u201d Barron said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Her onscreen success can be credited to Barron\u2019s intentionality. She chooses her roles wisely for her growth as an artist. Typically, she relates to her characters in one way or another, but Trish has brought something new and beautiful out of her that she didn\u2019t know existed, and she owns it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere have been roles and scripts that I have passed on because I felt that it didn\u2019t serve me, and I didn\u2019t serve it either, and that is very important,\u201d Barron said. \u201cI want people to experience the best parts of me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The actress is winning right now! Still, Barron is not exempt from losses. Over the years, she discovered rejection was inevitable in this business, but she refused to give up on her dreams. Instead, she saw her glass as half full versus half empty, reminding herself she would not have made it this far if she wasn\u2019t meant to go further.<\/p>\n\n\n \u201cActing is not an easy business to be in,\u201d Barron said. \u201cThe industry, in general, is not an easy industry to be in. But having a positive mindset never allowed me to give up, no matter how many no\u2019s I\u2019ve had, and I just let things flow. If it happens, it happens, and it will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s giving high vibrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The industry is undoubtedly taking notice. Barron is revered on Variety\u2019s \u201cUp Next\u201d list, Indiewire\u2019s list of \u201cThe 25 Best Breakthrough Performances\u201d, and Essence\u2019s list of \u201c15 Afro-Latinx Stars That Should Be on Your Radar.\u201d Her presence has been requested to present at the Writers Guild Awards, the ACE Eddie Awards, and the ICG Publicist Guild Awards. And it can\u2019t be ignored that she was also an honoree at Variety\u2019s Power of Young Hollywood event. As the spotlight brightens upon her crown, Barron remains humble, admitting that she doesn\u2019t always stop to accept her flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSometimes I need to take a moment to stop and appreciate the space I\u2019m in and be a little more grateful for what I have right now,\u201d Barron said. \u201cI often forget to stop and smell the roses. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever taken a moment to appreciate all those things. So, when it\u2019s read back to me, I think, \u2018Wow, I did that!?’ But I\u2019m just working.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n She continued, \u201cAll those other things are a plus to what I\u2019m fortunate enough to do. I love the recognition, but it\u2019s just another day on the job. Other people are doing more important things than me, like delivering babies and saving lives, and they deserve to be known worldwide too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barron\u2019s vision for her future is vivid. Working alongside two of her muses, Halle Berry and Denzel Washington, and winning an Emmy are two career goals she intends to fulfill. As a loving pet parent, she hopes to open an animal shelter. Most importantly, she desires to use her platform to give back to her community by opening an acting school to nurture the dreams of other young hopefuls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s the philanthropy for us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jaylen Barron is a compelling personality who is making a statement in the industry. Still, the glitz and glam do not define her because she knows her worth. Tenacity, affirmation, and Mama Barron’s influence have lifted her, so she is full of purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2019re going to be built up, smashed down, and taken away, but all of those things need to happen for you to be the person you are destined to be,\u201d Barron said. \u201cGod doesn\u2019t make any mistakes, so to be this beautiful vase, you first have to start as mud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jaylen Barron is the moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Credits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photographer: Stephen Spencer @stephenspncr<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Assistant: Anaiah Simons @anaiah.papaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hair: Hachoo @iam_whatshername_<\/p>\n\n\n\n Makeup: Anton Khachaturian @antonmakeup<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stylist: Andrew Gelwicks @andrewgelwicks<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stylist Assistant: Sydney Babineaux<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purple Set: L\u2019agence<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shoes: Femme LA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jaylen Barron is a vibrant Afro-Latina slaying the Hollywood scene right now. 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