I always try to be myself. Ever since I was an introverted kid, I'd get on stage and be able to break out of my shell.

You have to have something that is forever, something that is invisible.

I grew up upper-class. Private school, my dad had a Jaguar. We're African-American and we work together as a family, so people assume we're like the Jacksons. But I didn't have parents using me to get out of a bad situation.

Make sure you have your own life before becoming someone's wife ~spoken to Oprah in an interview

Acting is easier and smoother than singing - it's less drama.

I don't flaunt my money. I like to stay at nice hotels but I'm not a flashy chick. I haven't got much jewellery or anything.

I'm over being a pop star. I don't wanna be a hot girl. I wanna be iconic.