Singing is my passion and something that I still love to do and I’m always going to want to do it. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
I don’t just want to be a cute girl in a comedy or the actress who just does the same thing over and over again. I want to play roles that are distinct. I want to have a more varied career like actresses Viola Davis or Angela Bassett – those are the people that I grew up watching and admiring. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
Starting in music, where I get a chance to connect with the lyrics of a song, I learned so much about performing on stage and connecting to your audience and to what you’re singing about. Singing is very emotional. Every song has its own purpose. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
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. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
When I booked ‘Hairspray,’ I really didn’t have a support system other than my family and friends. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
I love Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and The Supremes, because I’m kind of old-school at heart. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
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. Naturi Naughton Read Quote
