Los Angeles • Adjusting to life in the spotlight has been quite a transition for Hollywood newcomer Millicent Simmonds. The 14-year-old deaf actress, who earned rave reviews for her breakout role in Todd Haynes' "Wonderstruck," said being away from her family in Utah has been one of the toughest challenges.
"It's a new world for somebody who's going through this, so you have to get used to both things that happen to you — both the good and the bad," said Simmonds during a recent interview.
"Deaf people should challenge the status quo and should be represented out there.