Oh, you know, I think it was definitely a little pressure, to remake something like 'Fame'.
I used to be obsessed with 'Boss.'
For my first role, I had to audition five times. I've gotten a lot of no's and rejections. But I just had to keep working hard. I took classes; I worked on my craft and continued to work with an acting coach and just didn't give up on myself.
When I booked 'Hairspray,' I really didn't have a support system other than my family and friends.
I love Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and The Supremes, because I'm kind of old-school at heart.
If I think something is wrong, I'm going to say it.
I definitely want my career to continue to branch out. I've had the pleasure of working in different areas of entertainment, from being in the music business as a teenager in a girl group to doing Broadway for three years in 'Hairspray,' and also doing TV and film.
Singers have a lot in common with actors because you have to dig deep into a song and show the audience what you are feeling as you sing.
Growing up, all my friends used to say 'Naturi, you are so dramatic!' and I would think to myself, 'Thank you!'
Professionally, I want to be remembered for how hard I worked and how I put my heart and soul into my work. Personally, I want people to remember my heart.
I want to give my daughter that Caribbean influence. But also, just being a black girl in this country, I want her to grow up with culture and confidence, and with love.
I feel like being pregnant and entering this new stage has made me stronger and more excited about life in general. Everything seems so much more purposeful.
My whole life has been about working and being in the girl group and being on stage and being an actress, but now I get to really enjoy a bigger purpose, which is motherhood, so I'm really excited.
I truly admire President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
I feel truly blessed to be one of the many black women who are leading ladies on television.
I love to push myself! Stepping outside of my comfort zone is what will make me a better artist.
I hike quite a bit when I'm in L.A., so that helps me clear my head. But usually I recharge by going to church, having family dinners, girls' night out, or just simply relaxing at home watching one of my favorite movies.
I think sometimes if you let it all hang out, it makes you a target.
