Marsai Martin Explains Why She Threw Herself a ‘Shrek 2’-Themed 18th Birthday Party

Marsai Martin explains the inspiration behind choosing “Shrek 2” as the theme of her 18th birthday party. Marsai tells Jennifer Hudson what it was like growing up in front of the camera on the hit series “Black-ish” and shares details of her new line of press-on nails.
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[@robangel0816]

She’s 18!? She speaks so grown. Carries herself with maturity and character.

[@ajamma8139]

Not only is she 18, she is also producer, owns 4 companys and become millionare at 15 because of her investments. Thats crazy

[@robangel0816]

@@ajamma8139 That’s amazing, you can tell she has a good head on her shoulders.

[@Djturnt]

Anthony Anderson Tracee Ellis Ross Jennifer Lewis and Laurence fishbourne enough said

[@456loveluck]

She's like millie As a kid who can't wait to grow up🧸🙄💄👠😁

[@ElliesChaoticWorld]

@@456loveluck they’re nothing alike. Also stop trying to compare folks. Also, she’s talking about how an animated movie his her favorite.

[@MelSpeaksMD]

I love how she embraces her youth and yet seems to be growing up at the same time. Child stars always have issues breaking out of that role .. THIS is how you do it.

[@Danieei]

“see I ain’t got no kids” I love her 😂 I know that’s right

[@user-de5jx3iw7v]

She has blossomed into a gorgeous, talented , intelligent woman 🤎

[@igobyjazz]

She is so well put together and magnetic shes giving 28 not 18 🤎

[@ArtTheSinger]

That isn’t a good thing

[@davonchill2akory224]

​@@ArtTheSinger I think in maturity, which it is good to be mature. But everything else she needs to be a kid.

[@steefervid5143]

I agree and it's a good thing to me

[@octaviad9082]

Yesss. Her & Kiki very mature ❤

[@k.b2457]

@@ArtTheSinger energy. She gives confident and knows what she's doing

[@robbiesantiago1830]

😊Marsai has grown to be a beautiful young lady but she still has that little girl giggle 😊

[@graciousgrace7509]

She's just 18 Still a little girl

[@crystalhunter9277]

@@graciousgrace7509 she is a young woman/lady. Not a little girl 😂.

[@dezmondharris3644]

She's a very beautiful young woman/lady. 😍😍❤❤

[@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153]

She kind of resembles Halle Bailey to me., they both look like they were animated; Like their eyes, button nose and lips.

[@Saditty]

I’m 17, I’ll be 18 next month and I aspire to be like her!😍She’s so classy & accomplished.

[@suzzeth5577]

Frr

[@Im.A.Potatoe]

Y'all young and be looking hella old fr...all that processed food

[@Brazzynii]

@@Im.A.PotatoeI wonder what you look like as well mamas

[@Im.A.Potatoe]

@@Brazzynii yo mama

[@faiththefashionista2484]

Marsai is stunning, captivating, and so classy. Her personality is sweet, loving, and pure. Most of all, her work ethic and creative vision is so dope and unique. She effortlessly stands in the knowing of her individuality in the entertainment industry. Marsai truly is a young mogul... such a great person for others to look up to!

[@StayKay316]

She's still very grounded. Doesn't really ever do anything inappropriate & I love her for it ❤

[@Teon_iyce]

She looks like a modern day Lauren Hill . Happy for her and all she’s accomplished at a young age 👏🏼👏🏼

[@kuldoxy5637]

Damn! She's 18?😮 Wow! can't believe it. I feel like Blackish just came out yesterday. So proud of how far she has come.🥰 Love how she carries herself. She really grew into a beautiful young woman.☺💕

[@SherlockHom3boy]

She reminds me a lot of Megan Goode! Not looks or anything just her vibe. Very laid back in interviews. She seems like a REAL PERSON!

[@ibrahimadabo9417]

I'm so thrilled to see her grow as a young, beautiful, intelligent woman. You can tell she was surrounded by amazing people growing up, her parents, her cast mates on blackish... amazing!

[@mikebas7325]

Can Marsai get any more gorgeous, wow. Such a classy young lady. Loved her ever since seeing Little.

[@QueenZsWorld]

Marsai, we are rooting for u. I still need to watch the movie she produced, "Little". ❤❤❤

[@shakurwonders5216]

Little is amazing , did not know she produced it.

[@QueenZsWorld]

@@shakurwonders5216 yes! youngest, ever. she made herstory

[@Talkaboutitbihh]

She did really good on that one

[@aprilbrown7227]

She did a really good job

[@rkms5606]

It's so fun

[@pri_shay_dior]

I've always known her age. But when she said Dreamgirls was her favorite movie growing up, it hit me how young she is and just how long I've been out of high school. 😂 She was a baby when it came out. Time is flying by.

[@TheFighter411]

Ugh I LOVE Marsai! Shrek 2 is one of my all-time favorite movies, and she SLAYED in that birthday fit, as she always does! ❤

[@kashanawhidby1159]

She is beautiful, humble, & multitalented! God bless!

[@TwistedLyfofTV]

When she spoke about directing and producing her own bday party that was the perfect moment to address her directing and producing her first movie at age 12. The youngest person to ever produce a studio film.

[@stephanie8202]

Miss Marsai is the young lady other young ladies should be looking up to. She's definitely a BOSS❣️

[@brownbbydoll1777]

Such a successful intelligent well articulated Young black Queen 👸🏾 in the making. I love her demeanor and how she Carrie’s herself with such Grace ✨

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Okay, first, I have been crazy about Marsai Martin since the very first episode of Black-ish! There was something so special about her, and she reminded me of myself when I was young, so I've been Team Diane from Day One! 🤗🤗 Second, it is HILARIOUS that *Jennifer Hudson has an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards, multiple millions of album sales, she is beloved by all of us, she's done fantastic movies that are instant classics Because She Is In Them, AND she has this talk show!!! And yet, she needs a video on her phone from Marsai in order to get cool mom points with her son.* THAT is hilarious, and I totally understand the vibe!!! 😅🤣😆

[@9darshana]

Right!! Because children just don't realize how cool their parents are. It's too funny 😂

[@Jaijaisinger2727_]

SHE GREW UP BEAUTIFULLY GOD BLESS HER!!!!!❤❤❤❤🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Qbabe2448]

Marsai looks so stunning here as always and I love the confidence she always carries herself so well ❤❤.

[@sirmoney2762]

Laughing Jennifer so crazy....she is a dope mom fanning out for her son's...."ma did you get her number please say you did"

[@PlatinumHustle]

She crazy alright. She looks dead inside

[@danajia]

What….

[@patrieceminner6150]

She is gorgeous!

[@tiffy3787]

If Abbott Elemantry ever does a flashback episode Marsai shouod play a young Ava....shed be amazing and sounds just like her too

[@itsjustani324]

marsai is that girl 😍

[@ladymiss9466]

omg, she grew up to look so beautiful

[@bettynicholson6418]

How do Jennifer find our young people reaching their goals and they are sharing their beliefs and beinging greatfull and motivate to press on with responsibility to their self and how they respect all their help along the way she is reaching higher with big ideas congrats to her 🎉 🎉 she looks so happy with her passion and she only 18 years old amazing

[@josiefischer9359]

marai is just THAT girl! i would love to see her play jennifer hudson's daughter in a fun road trip movie sometime!

[@wileyjohnson5681]

Okay Shes beautiful with her chocolate self

[@flychic7]

So proud of her ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dezmondharris3644]

Me, too ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@colourqueen22]

Her voice is so beautiful 😍 and yes Marsai, Shrek 2 is one of the very best movies of all time 🙌🏽❤

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

Marsai “Da Slay” Martin. I’m loving the fit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@skins6587]

she is sooo beautiful 😭😭😭😭 i love her

[@KimaJ212]

She’s so captivating, stunning & graceful

[@schurrlittle1339]

I LOVE MARSAI MARTIN SHE IS MY FAVORITE YOUNG ACTRESS AND SHE KEEPS IT REAL WITH EVERYONE !!🥰❤🙌💃

[@Blessed2bhere34]

She is so beautiful she turned out such a great energy and spirit.

[@dionnara]

We stan Marsai 🎉❤

[@Sarabi_alkebulan]

Oh my word... She is such a stunning character, inside and out. I absolutely adore her aura, everything about her is absolutely gorgeous and motivating. I Stan a queen 👑 👑 👑 👑

[@MrzShonny]

Such a doll😍I love how she had a quick moment of shyness while leaving David a message😂So cute and he will cherish the video forever! Jennifer, you’d better get the Mother’s Day hookup!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@valdiva27]

Marsai is a very talented young Lady She's Beautiful ❤😊

[@Royalty05]

She grew up so well, she’s gorgeous ❤️❤️🤩

[@dtrn254]

When Tracee Ross is your TV Mom you learn some things about fashion ... 👍😊👑

[@jibrealyaaseen]

She is simply gorgeous

[@brynneholt1990]

Woah! 🤯 All grown up, still so cute!

[@jadicehall5628]

It’s giving sophisticated…it’s giving multi-talented ❤️

[@syniahdiaz8429]

Okay, LOVE that she's rocking the mini braids! So cute on her!

[@maatlamogapi9758]

What a gorgeous and graceful young lady she has grown into....wow!!! Wishing her all the best things in life.

[@collettetinya23]

Aww she's adorable wow! 18 now

[@jamarlbryant1445]

Great actress she’s beautiful

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

I look forward to being an EGOT. She is so talented.

[@LilAmp96]

❤❤❤❤ loveeee how she's grown up, so humble, hardworking, and grounded❤

[@ObedienceOrSacrifice]

Her energy is everything and she is soooo pretty!

[@whadduptho8]

Can we get jhud a nail cam?! 💅

[@KSTEWARTXO]

She is STUNNING 💫

[@Worldomusiq21]

She sounds like kandi❤

[@justreeree8662]

I was just thinking the same think

[@Aristotle777]

Came across this comment as I was thinking that LOL.. she really does! Has the same drive/hustle as Kandi too.

[@spitfire9502]

She's stunning

[@mirasyal4259]

She's so grown up now ❤

[@warrenmcfarlane5679]

She is beautiful

[@apostletarranceaustinsr1541]

Yeah ! Marsai is wise beyond her years.

[@AriesGirlMagic]

Black Girl Magic ✨💃🏾✨ ❤❤❤

[@sonyadanielly4530]

Such a Lovely Interview💚💚

[@jamecia8550]

She is gorgeous 😍

[@Mysteriouslyher]

She looks beautiful!

[@FaithAutumn]

Girl I wish I was at that party 😂🙌🏽💚

[@comeagyn]

Im like a big brother accepting that she had to grow up. GOD keep her classy and be a raggedy dude repelling fence around her. PLEASE 🙏 .

[@OhThatsAngie]

She is SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Omennn]

She is so vibrant and effervescent!

[@gyneathermoorer9522]

I love when she say “cool mom points” both of you ladies are beautiful

[@llm412]

She is so so so gorgeous

[@miragbeke]

Marsai inspires me so much❤

[@maryjane2965]

She is STUNNING!!!😍😍😍

[@fitzbylea4851]

She looks so good 🎉

[@chanelhopeful5336]

Omg she’s gorgeous!!!!

[@cee7671]

Keeping shining the way you do! Stan

[@evamelendez5738]

She is stunning

[@miekaxiii]

Shrek was one of my favourite movies too and I loved this set for her birthday it’s gorgeous. I bet everyone was like what? And then when they saw it they were like oh this is nice! 😂

[@ance306]

Growing and feeling Fly

[@Yukia76]

She so pretty and sweet

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, she is!

[@arg5994]

Great show I was in the audience

[@truthtorpedo4068]

I absolutely LOVE her! ❤

[@dezmondharris3644]

Yes, me, TOO!! ❤❤

[@leenaamwaalwa3567]

All grown and glowing, just as usual. I 🧡🧡🧡 this gal! 🔥💯💃🏿

[@laviniashiponeni1]

Hey

[@talentgroupforchildren2004]

...love her...that's one smart, beautiful, and talented young lady right here.💯

[@EYEAMQUEENROSE]

Marsai you are sooooooo GORGEOUS hunnyyy❤

[@Alondajones8]

She is so beautiful

[@variss]

born in 2002 so i’m 21 now and let me tell you i love shrek down!! anytime i watch it i’m glued to it 😂

[@MenaceRodman]

😂😂

[@93londongirl]

She’s gorgeous ! I love her ❤️

[@rubismic9925]

She’s gorgeous omg!

[@Officialnurselexi]

She’s so beautiful

[@yamanibryant-mccray2243]

LOVE lil sis so beautiful and a BOSS and she ain't never lied Shrek 2 is a damn masterpiece I would have love to be at her party!

[@Hi-yb2jr]

She’s so gorgeous omg

[@jaybee4757]

BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍

[@lisha6395]

shrek 2 will forever be a classic

[@MekyonceVlogs]

We love Marsai!

[@quianajeffers3163]

Very pretty n mature ( not grown) mature for her age, such a vibe n role model

[@Tayoo21]

I love both of their nails 😍

[@cloudyglory50]

I LOVE HER OUTFIT AND AESTHETIC OMGGGGG

[@blancawebb3264]

What does Marsai use to make her skin so glowy 😍😍😍

[@hopevashawn88]

She has a tutorial on youtube on how she get the glow!!