1/9/2024 0 Comments Movies like the equalizer![]() 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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