73 Quotes by Naturi Naughton

One of my biggest inspirations growing up was Whitney Houston, so I was devastated to hear about her passing. I’m from East Orange, New Jersey, and started singing at New Hope Baptist Church, so she was like my fellow Jersey girl.

I think a lot of young people don’t realize the price of fame is a lot higher than they imagine.

I definitely feel like, as a singer, I’ve been able to transition into acting because I always saw them in the same vein. It’s all about connecting and telling a story.

For people who don’t know or didn’t know that I started off as a singer, singing requires a certain level of drama, in itself. Honestly, it really prepared me to do this, and I’ve been really blessed to be able to transition into the acting world very smoothly.

A lot of people don't know, but I love soul food. I love fried chicken and pork chops, all of that.

I love to write music and poetry.

I used to be obsessed with 'Boss.'

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.

Starz is a network that's going for the content that's extremely honest and pushing the envelope and is provocative.