![]() “We want to make sure that we keep them and build on that audience.” Now, Latifah’s focused on a potential third season of “The Equalizer.” “ digesting what worked and what didn’t work, because we’ve got some serious fans who love the show,” she says. So that’s why you saw ‘Just Wright,’ ‘Beauty Shop’ and all the movies that we were able to do.” ![]() “The power wasn’t to become an actor to go do more movies. ![]() “What was exciting was the power that comes from being nominated for an Oscar,” Latifah says. 1 movie in the country that weekend with “Bringing Down the House.” Likewise, this December marks 20 years since her Oscar-nominated performance as Mama Morton in “Chicago.” As she sat in the Dolby Theatre as a supporting actress nominee, she cemented her movie-star status, thanks to opening the No. “It showed hip-hop being validated, as not this passing fad, but an actual culture that involve many facets.” It showed the hustle that we had, the desire to achieve, and entrepreneurship,” she says. “’Living Single’ spoke to our generation. The show has found a new audience via cable and streaming – further solidifying its legacy as one of the most influential shows of the 90s. Latifah played urban-lifestyle magazine entrepreneur Khadijah James for five seasons, in a storyline that mirrored her and business partner Shakim Compere launching Flavor Unit in their mid-20s. Latifah’s hit TV series “Living Single” will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2023. “We need to not only be affirmed, but to support one another, and to show that we support one another.”Įmpowering others - especially women - has been a hallmark of Latifah’s career since she burst onto the scene in the late 1980s with her debut album, “All Hail the Queen.” Revered as the first lady of hip-hop, she quickly established herself as a lasting force and the coming year is highlighted by a few hallmark moments. We’re not often celebrated and affirmed in the way we should be,” she explains. Even this Variety interview required careful consideration, but she ultimately embraced the attention because it aligns with one of her most important values: celebrating women. “There’s always something cooking, but I’m still really working on my ‘No’s,’” she notes, with a knowing laugh. Thus, Latifah has learned to be truly deliberate about what she says “Yes” to. I don’t have anything to complain about.” “I must say I’m just very, very blessed,” she continues, pausing to take stock of all that’s come and is to come. “I’m more of a ‘persona.’ You see Queen Latifah the way you see Queen Latifah, but in my mind, I can be anybody I want to be.” Asked to define her current persona: “Winning!“ she exclaims. “I am such an interesting brain,” she laughs, describing her songwriting process. Some songs are about love others about the state of the world. In the studio, Latifah likes to experiment with different styles of music, voices and characters. “I have to just make it so that I can do the things that bring me peace while I’m doing all this work.” “I can work 14 hours in a day, and I can go in the studio afterwards, and that will be my peace,” she says. Making music or listening to it is her favorite way to unwind. The night before this interview, she was up late streamlining her studio, paring down the equipment so it can travel with her. The to-do list is almost as overwhelming as those “20-minute introductions” that often prelude her public appearances. I’m very fortunate to be in that position, but, at the same time, I know that it will take a toll on me.” “I have to fight for it, because everyone wants me to work and they’re always trying to book things. “You have to keep your eye on the prize, but I do definitely try to take that month off, and more if I can have it,” Latifah explains. The entertainer has been known to take a month off in the summer to recharge and live some of that life a superstar salary can pay for, but her busy schedule doesn’t often afford. ![]() But as an executive producer on the series (under her Flavor Unit Entertainment banner), she has plenty of work to do before setting off on her annual vacation to an undisclosed beach. She’s just wrapped Season 2 of “ The Equalizer,” the CBS reboot in which she stars as vigilante Robyn McCall. On this afternoon, though, it’s not about accolades instead, she’s driving around town running errands. And I’m like, ‘Gosh, how long is this intro?’” I rarely stop to say, ‘Oh, damn, you did this you were the first to get that.’ I only realize that when people introduce me for something. “I’m always looking forward to the next thing,” Latifah says. But the Grammy and Emmy winner and Oscar nominee doesn’t take time to reflect on her successes. Queen Latifah has thrived in the entertainment business - from music to movies and television into the beauty industry and beyond - for more than 30 years. ![]()
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