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 darker hue. Let's start with 'Once on This Island': peasant girl. Let's go to 'The Color… — LaChanze Copy Share
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 enough to have success because these roles exist, they are stereotypical roles. — 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 darker hue. Let's start with 'Once on This Island': peasant girl. Let's go to 'The Color Purple': young girl, beaten. Let's go to 'Ragtime': Her baby's taken. — LaChanze Copy Share
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
