'I literally wanted to quit acting': 'Black Panther' star Letitia Wright talks depression

After Letitia Wright's "Black Panther" character Shuri stole the spotlight and everyone's hearts, it's hard to believe that the actress was close to quitting acting.

After being honored with BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) Rising Star award, Wright opened up about how her struggle with depression and how she found the strength to keep going. 

"A few years ago I saw myself in a deep state of depression and I literally wanted to quit acting," the 25-year-old star said in her acceptance speech. "The only thing that pulled me out of it was God, my belief, my faith, and my family, and an email from BAFTA asking me to become part of the BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, I was like: 'Let me try again.' "

Wright ended her speech by sending a message of encouragement to others out there who feel like they've lost their purpose.

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"There might be some of you here that's going through depression, that's going through a bad time, and you're putting on a smile on your face and nobody can see that," Wright said. "But you know it and God knows it, and I just want to encourage you and I just want to say that God loves you and just let your light shine."

Receiving her first BAFTA wasn't the only highlight of Wright's night. The "Black Mirror" star was also seen being congratulated by Prince William, who the president of the academy. 

Wright spoke about her struggles last year as well during the press tour for "Black Panther" in which she advocated more open conversations about mental health, especially in the black community.

"In the black community, it’s something that happens, but we don't speak about it. We have to continue to talk about it and bring it straight to the forefront," she said.