Thanks to her parents being actors themselves, Ryder Fortson had an advantage when she officially entered the entertainment industry. Even more so while she was filming for "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" because her parents were on set to help her out.
Of the valuable lessons they've taught her so far, Ryder Fortson told Roger Ebert, "I certainly learned from them that hard work is the most important thing, and prep work is always a must."
"I took many different tips and tricks from my parents, who have been in the trade for so long, and they really helped me work on Margaret's character," she added. "They helped me not only in developing her but in working on all of the big questions surrounding a lot of the topics in the film."
The actor also referred to her parents as "a useful resource" who helped her with her different scenes. "They are incredible actors and coaches, so it was great to have them both be able to be there for me," she concluded.