There was a period in my life where I was using alcohol as a self-medication.

Each character leaves me with something, Sanaa said of her movie and TV projects.

She added that there’s often a synergy there between what’s happening on-screen and in her personal life.

Sanaa Lathan poses on a red carpet, wearing a form-fitting, high-neck dress with short sleeves

Sanaa credits her recent success to her sobriety.

you could learn more about Sanaa in herPeople interview here.

A poster for the film

Sanaa Lathan, Aunjanue Ellis, Uzo Aduba walk together outdoors. They are dressed in stylish, patterned outfits and appear to be in a cheerful mood in a scene from the film

Sanaa Lathan smiles at an event, wearing a stylish two-piece outfit with a patterned top and matching skirt

Sanaa Lathan on a red carpet, wearing a strapless dress

Barbara Jean  wearing a sheer black top with decorative studs, looks thoughtfully to the side in an indoor setting with curtains and a painting visible in the background

Sanaa Lathan at a Hollywood Reporter event, wearing a pinstripe suit and smiling for the camera

Sanaa Lathan on the red carpet in a sleek, long black gown with a deep V-neckline and a silver belt buckle

Sanaa Lathan smiles, wearing a top and coat, with hoop earrings and long wavy hair, posing for a photo

Woman with curly hair and pearl earrings smiling at an event