The Hollywood vet revealed toEntertainment Weeklyagainst all guidance, there was some advice she knew not to follow.

Her mindset when she got that advice?

Not going to have a backup plan.'"

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Berryhasn’t been acting much anymoreas she aims to do more work behind the screen.

“I wanted to believe it was so much bigger than me.

However, these roles did not allow Berry to tell the diverse stories she had hoped for.

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I was just continuing to forge a way out of no way,” she told Variety.

“I would say it’s been, ‘March to the beat of my own drum.

Run my own race.’

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In reference to this career pivot, Berry looks upon her determination as a meter for success.