Actress China Anne McClain says she once lived under the pressure of working, creating, and constantly trying to get ahead in Hollywood. But after the loss of her close friend Cameron Boyce, the actress said she began to step back and rethink what truly mattered.
McClain said she still loves acting and creating art, but she no longer wants industry success to control her life. “Now, I just focus on the things around me and focus on this moment and put it on God and my family,” she said.
She also shared that one of the biggest tests of her faith came when she believed God was telling her to step away from Black Lightning before the public knew the show was ending. Instead of chasing every opportunity, McClain said she wanted to focus on stories that could help young people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or at a low point in life.
For McClain, peace is no longer found in staying busy or being on set. “He’s the main reason why I have peace when I’m not on a set somewhere,” she said of God. “I can sit alone and be with my thoughts and be with myself and have peace in this indescribable joy because I know God now.”
McClain said she still loves acting and creating art, but she no longer wants industry success to control her life. “Now, I just focus on the things around me and focus on this moment and put it on God and my family,” she said.
She also shared that one of the biggest tests of her faith came when she believed God was telling her to step away from Black Lightning before the public knew the show was ending. Instead of chasing every opportunity, McClain said she wanted to focus on stories that could help young people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or at a low point in life.
For McClain, peace is no longer found in staying busy or being on set. “He’s the main reason why I have peace when I’m not on a set somewhere,” she said of God. “I can sit alone and be with my thoughts and be with myself and have peace in this indescribable joy because I know God now.”
