"Such a big part of acting is getting your face out there and getting recognized." — Shannon Purser

I didn't even have a career before 'Stranger Things' - it was my first acting job, my first time on a professional set, and my character wasn't even supposed to be a big deal - it all just exploded.

I'm seeing a lot of roles written explicitly for plus-size women, which is so cool.

I did have an emo phase. It was sort of like armor for me.

I feel that responsibility to really be authentic with people because I think that's what they deserve, especially in a time when it's very easy for people in the public eye to sort of cultivate an image.