On March 4 was I honored to host the Freedom’s Sisters luncheon sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. We honored local women who are making a real difference through their humanitarian efforts. Women like actress/philanthropist... read more
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inspirations by Icons
At one point, a few of my closest friends all…
At one point, a few of my closest friends all had major challenges in their lives, dealing with issues that felt too huge and heavy to bear. They each doubted their choices and decisions, and seesawed between blaming and shaming... read more
Recently, I spent an evening with the human d…
Recently, I spent an evening with the human dynamo that is Lee Daniels. Lee directed the movie Precious, which came to our screens last year. And we are SO LUCKY that it did. A miracle of a movie. The performances are evisceratingly... read more
Sometimes people say they feel badly for wome…
Sometimes people say they feel badly for women in Africa who have to walk many miles to get fresh and clean water. I was told by women in Africa that they are at times puzzled by this concern for their long hiking trips that... read more
I wore those wool pants on the set of “ER” an…
“I wore those wool pants on the set of “ER” and they kept me warm and cozy on a very cold day on the set.”- Taraji Henson donated these pants as part of our ongoing Dress For Success project.
Okay… I am shot through with the potential …
Okay… I am shot through with the potential of being a vital, self loving woman. I have just read a book that I want to give every girl I know, I want to shout it from the rooftops. Eve Ensler’s “I Am an Emotional Creature”.... read more
It was in the middle of the night; I needed s…
It was in the middle of the night; I needed something downstairs and didn’t want to disturb anyone, so I took the narrow and dangerously curved back stairwell to my final destination, the family room to get what I needed.... read more
I feel beautiful when I’m doing what I love. …
I feel beautiful when I’m doing what I love. I feel confident and sexy when I’m on stage singing. Music was my first passion and it makes me feel free. I love feeling the energy of the audience when I’m... read more
Valentine’s Day is not …
Valentine’s Day is not just about lovers, its about family and friends. Don’t be down if you don’t have a man in your life, look around, there are so many significant others in your life. Tell them all your love them.
This Valentines Day inste…
This Valentines Day instead of buying your loved ones candy or flowers, please send a donation and your love to our dear friends in Haiti who need us all so much.
When I was in London I le…
When I was in London I left my purse in a taxi! You’ll never believe it, but it was returned to me. I have lost items and found them, and I have lost things of meaning and value and to my dismay, never saw them again. A... read more
I loved wearing this skir…
I loved wearing this skirt in “RocknRolla”. It was tailor made for me-so I hope it fits OK! I played a character called Stella who is independent, confident and drop-dead gorgeous. I hope you channel the same energy... read more
I had the great fortune o…
I had the great fortune of eating the delicious food of Domenica Fratelli, Oprah’s chef. I would eat 3 course meals, and feel light and terrific afterwards. She combines organic, seasonal ingredients in a way that aids (not... read more
As a child, maybe you pla…
As a child, maybe you played this game. I loved it! I found the thrill exhilarating–to either be the one hiding and seeing how good I was at out smarting the seeker, or in the role of the seeker, testing out the quality... read more
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