In an exclusive interview with The Huffington Post, Disney Channel star Skai Jacksondished about everything from her impressive acting career to her favorite rap song.Jackson rose to fame on the hit television seriesJessie,which has sparked the spinoffBunkd.We picked her brain about the ups and downs of being in the spotlight at such a young age, what it feels like to become aviral meme, and what inspired her to defend Zayn Malik in his Twitter feud with Azealia Banks.But dont worry, we also touched upon important topics like her go-to pizza topping and who inspires her killer sense of style. To be quite honest, this 14-year-old actress is totally killing it both on-screen and off-screen.Read her full interview below and sign upherefor more exclusive interviews with your favorite celebrities like Noah Cyrus and Jacob Sartorius!What was your favorite part about acting in Disneys hit TV show Jessie'It was my first Disney show so that was something that I was obviously happy about. But just going into work every day and just seeing everyone, it was such a good atmosphere, and we always had fun together. Thats just my favorite thing. Even when we werent filming, we were always doing something together on set.What makes starring in Bunkd different from Jessie'To me theres not much of a difference, because I am playing the same character. We have some people from Jessie, and then we have new characters, too.Whats your favorite thing about playing Zuri' Do you have a lot in common with your character'I think we do have some things in common. Were people who know what we want, were very determined. Its been really fun playing her for almost six years.Bunkd is largely set at Camp Kikiwaka. Have you ever actually gone to sleep-away camp before'Actually, I have not. Camping is not really my thing. The cast and I were thinking about all doing it together. I think that would be so much fun, but just me on my ownI dont know, its not the first thing on my to-do list.Whats one of the hardest parts about being an actor at such a young age'I think the hardest thing is that people think that Im not a regular person just like everyone else. People just dont understand that I live a normal life. People dont think I go to school, people dont think I go to football games, or do chores. But Im just a regular kid who goes to school and does everything that everyone else does too.If you werent acting, what do you think youd be up to'I would probably want to do something in fashion because Ive always loved to design stuff. Even when I was just 3 or 4 years old, I would have Barbie dolls and I would find anything around the house and make a shirt or pants out of that for my Barbie dolls. So Ive always been a creative person;Ive always been into art and designing. If I wasnt acting, I would probably want to go to college for fashion.You always have amazing style on the red carpet.Who inspires your sense of fashion'I love how Sarah Jessica Parker dresses. I think shes so fun and creative and different from everyone else. I also love how Gwen Stefani dresses and how shes tomboy-chic. I also think Rihannas street style is amazing. Its just so effortless.How do you feel about being a viral meme'I remember my friends texting me and sending me my favorite meme accounts that posted me and I was like, Oh, my gosh, thats really cool! I think its really fun to be a meme! Some people dont even recognize me from Jessie or Bunkd. Some people just recognize me from the meme. I think its awesome 'I enjoy it, and I have a great sense of humor.Being in the spotlight, youve probably experienced your share of haters and internet trolls. What advice do you have for anyone who may be facing cyberbullying'Its going to be OK and [its going to] get better. I joined social media at only 9 years old and it was difficult for me at first, because I didnt know to not respond to all the hate. No ones going to like everything that you do.People dont like everything I do.But theres a block button for a reason. So definitely use that.You defended Zayn when Azealia Banks was criticizing him on Twitter. Did Zayn ever get in touch to thank you for speaking up'Hes acknowledged me several times on social media. I love him. Ive always been a fan of his music. Thats also why I wanted to speak up for him. Were all artists, we all do what we love, and its not cool to hate on each other, especially someone in your own field.What are some upcoming projects your fans can look forward to'Right now Im working on a voiceover show. I will let everyone know on social media when Im allowed to say more about it. Its going to be really fun, I think people will love it.Who should perform at the next Super Bowl halftime show'Rihanna! I think she would be amazing.Whats one TV show you would love to be a featured guest on'Stranger Things. Ive always wanted to do something outside of comedy.Whats your spirit animal'A tiger.Whats your go-to pizza topping'Pepperoni.What celebrity do you look up to'Amandla Stenberg.Whos your role model'My mom. I also look up to Oprah.If you could hang out with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be'Tupac.Whats your absolute favorite song to jam out to right now'I love Lil Yachty. I like his song Minnesota. Its just so catchy.Do you have a hidden talent most fans would be surprised by'I do ballet. Ive been doing it since I was about 2 years old and I still do it today.What social media app are you most addicted to'Houseparty!Whats your go-to Snapchat filter'The dog filter or the flower crown filter. 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