Meet Maeve Forti

We had the good fortune of connecting with Maeve Forti and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maeve, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
My favorite quote has always been the Serenity Prayer. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” It has a religious origin, but I have never really viewed it that way. Although, I did grow up Catholic, and this was one of my mom’s favorite sayings. Anytime I was stressed, she would emphasize the meaning of the Serenity Prayer to me. It applies to essentially every situation imaginable. For me, it’s a more meaningful version of living in the moment. It was my senior quote in my high school yearbook, which looking back is kind of hilarious. I could have put something more normal like yolo, but I guess I was true to myself because it is still the quote that speaks most to me. It remains something I strive towards – feeling powerful enough to create the life I want while also understanding that I must accept certain things. As an artist, it’s painfully relevant. Life as an actor can be stressful and full of rejection and longing – depending on your outlook. You will be rejected far more than you are accepted, and you cannot remain happy in this industry if you are always focused on aspects out of your control. But this is easier said than done! Every day, I have to remind myself of this, and encourage myself to focus on creating art, following my passion, and that the rest will fall into place.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am still at the very beginning of my journey, and I feel excited every day about what’s to come. But I will say, no, nothing about this is easy! In fact, I have to remind myself often to be proud of not giving up. While I was in college, I went on a journey to explore other things – bouncing from political science to journalism to medicine to anything that wasn’t acting. That time taught me that I needed acting, and I recognized how empty I felt when I wasn’t being true to myself. Each day presents a new opportunity to choose this path, to choose art. And with that comes the power to tune out those who will judge or not understand you. Some of the greatest challenges for me artistically have been the personal struggles I’ve faced. Losing my mother young was a turning point in my life, and I am still recovering (and probably always will be). But my hardship has taught me the power of telling my own story and using my experiences to inspire others. When people hear my story, I want them to feel empowered to follow their own dreams, even in the face of adversity.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would love to say I know all the best spots in LA but sadly this is not the case. I spend my time in NYC and LA, so I think I need you to tell me the hot spots. I’m from Boston, so if anyone is in need of Beantown recommendations, I can definitely help with that.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My mother has been the most formative and influential person in my life. When everyone else thought pursuing an acting career was a crazy idea, she stood by me and told me I could do and be anything. I always felt like my dreams were never too big, thanks to her. She passed away in a car accident when I was twenty, and every day I miss her unconditional support. But losing her has made me even more devoted to following my dreams – I know it’s what she would have wanted. I also have to thank my manager, Kacie, who is an absolute rock in my life. I feel so blessed to have found her when I did, right after graduating from college. She is incredible at what she does, but it is invaluable to have someone as genuine as Kacie in your corner. Everything I’ve said about confidence and pursuing art for art’s sake are pieces of wisdom she has taught me. And I can’t thank her enough.
And my husband, Eric! For believing me even on days I don’t believe in myself. It can’t be easy being married to an actor – he can probably tell you that – but he continues to support my dreams like they are his.

Website: https://www.maeveforti.com/

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Image Credits
Sub/Urban Photography Lotta Photo @it_me___jp