A Quote by Joan Smalls

My mom always tells me, 'Joan, you're the brightest star. Embrace your strength and your power when you walk into a room.' So I always have that in me to have that confidence.

Joan Smalls

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Joan Smalls
Puerto Rican - Model
Born: July 11, 1988

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