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Marsai Martin on Finding Her Confidence

Now, a big part of her confidence comes from her smile, but it wasn't always that way. As a young teen, "I used to smile without my teeth," she said. "That little uncomfortable, awkward smirk would always be my thing and, I don't know if anyone noticed, but when I was younger, I used to turn a certain way just so if I did smile, it wasn't the side where all my gaps are." This was especially challenging as an actress because she constantly had cameras on her.

But that all changed when she got Invisalign. At first, she didn't realise there was an alternative to traditional braces but once she learned more she was a mixture of excited and nervous to try them. "When I put my liners on for the first time, it just was kind of like a sense of relief because, not only did I feel really comfortable in them, but they made me feel really confident," said Martin. "I'm always on camera so being confident in your smile is a big part."

She doesn't necessarily need them anymore but she admitted she still wears them before red carpets and events because they make her feel good. "They're clear so they make your teeth look glossy and bold and big — that's what I love."

Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff