When I was young, I was always telling my parents and telling everybody that I was going to be a singer and an actress when I grew up. I took classes. I was in dance lessons. I took singing lessons.… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
As a black actress you've got to work doubly hard. But it doesn't ever get me to the point where I give up on… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
Growing up, all my friends used to say 'Naturi, you are so dramatic!' and I would think to myself, 'Thank you!' — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
My whole life has been about working and being in the girl group and being on stage and being an actress, but now I… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
I truly admire President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
Never compromise and sell yourself short. I've been in the music business, a girl group . . . I've been through so many different… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
I was a cheerleader in high school, but I love to play basketball. — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
Oh, you know, I think it was definitely a little pressure, to remake something like 'Fame'. — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
A lot of people don't know, but I love soul food. I love fried chicken and pork chops, all of that. — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
Singing is my passion and something that I still love to do and I'm always going to want to do it. — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
When I booked 'Hairspray,' I really didn't have a support system other than my family and friends. — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
I'm really starting to learn the value of silence and meditation. I keep my sanity in the middle of a hectic day by taking… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
You have to think like a businessman or a businesswoman, and I can't wait to continue to grow, as an actress, but to also… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
I was pretty young when I decided I wanted to, well, more so be a singer. I started singing in church in my hometown,… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
I work out and go to the gym, but I still enjoy my soul food and snacks. But I'm a pretty petite young woman,… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
