One of my biggest inspirations growing up was Whitney Houston, so I was devastated to hear about her passing. I'm from East Orange, New Jersey, and started singing at New Hope Baptist Church, so she was like my fellow Jersey… — Naturi Naughton Copy Share Image
I was excited to play Lil' Kim and I wanted to do the role justice. I worked really hard on that role, whether it was performing the rhymes, studying the dialect, her swagger and her stage performances. I wanted people… — 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
