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It’s a role that required theAnniestar, 18, to train in order to realistically portray a top athlete.
“It was challenging because I didn’t play basketball,” the actress says of preparing for the project. “I had an amazing trainer who stuck with me and pushed me to my limit. Now I can play a little bit; I can hang with my brothers.”
Nine years after making history atthe Oscars, Wallis admits she still gets “goosebumps” when reminded she’s a nominee.
“I spent a lot of time just living and being young in betweenAnnieandSwagger,” says Wallis, who also starred in several episodes ofBlack-ishin 2019. “So, when I gotSwaggerand began doing press, I’d keep seeing ‘Oscar nominee,’ and I’m like, ‘Gosh!’ I got a nice reminder of who I was because it’s like, ‘Oh, I did that.’ It’s just crazy to be 18 now.”
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Looking back at her Oscars experience, Wallis says she most remembers the snacks.
“It was like, ‘What? They have popcorn and jelly beans here!’ It was a crazy moment for me,” she says laughing. “That small little thing was just mind-blowing, especially being that young. Give me all of them! It was great.”
As for what she wants to conquer next in her career, Wallis is quick to say: “Singing and dancing.”
“I’m always singing at home. I get on my mom’s nerves when I sing. I haven’t sung since I was 10 and I’m 18 now, so it’s completely different, but that’s definitely what I love.”
source: people.com
