I totally believe in opportunities. I don't believe in accidents. I just don't. — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I was born in St. Augustine, Florida. I lived there till I was about 13, and then my family moved to Connecticut. I finished… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
What I always liked best about myself was my resilience, especially in this business with all the 'no's,' the doors closed in my face. — LaChanze Copy Share Image
As an actress who has performed in theater for over 17 years, my experience performing in 'The Color Purple' has been a truly life-changing journey. — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I believe that everything is divinely inspired. Bad things happen - they do - but I also think that when these bad things happen,… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I can't stand adversity and stress and drama and tension. I can't function in that environment. If I have anything to say about it,… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I am an African-American woman of dark skin tone, and there are very specific roles that are usually given to African-American women of a… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I went to see 'Kinky Boots' to see my friend Billy Porter in his groundbreaking performance. But while backstage, I was hoping for a… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
I want to share the things I've done, the things I've survived, the things I've struggled through. — LaChanze Copy Share Image
Naturally you want to be the best mom you can, but then also you want to be the best performer you can. — LaChanze Copy Share Image
Theater is structured. You're plugged into a system. It's relentless. You're expected to do certain things every day. You have your tasks. — LaChanze Copy Share Image
The majority of the roles I've played are women who have been either impoverished or subjugated in some way. So while I've been fortunate… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
It's still hard for me to think about Sept. 11 sometimes. I'm still angry. It's hard to watch my daughters, Celia and Zaya, grow… — LaChanze Copy Share Image
