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    Queen Latifah 'Would Like To' Adopt

    The Queen wants more people in her court!

    Access Hollywood caught up with Queen Latifah this week while promoting her upcoming movie with Dolly Parton, "Joyful Noise," where she shared her desire to expand her family.

    PLAY IT NOW: Dolly Parton & Queen Latifah’s ‘Joyful Noise’ Hollywood Premiere

    "I would like to [adopt.] Why not? You know, why not?" the 41-year-old, whose real name is Dana Owens, told Access at the movie's junket.

    Her co-star is onboard with Queen adopting.

    VIEW THE PHOTOS: Hollywood’s Famous Friends

    "You know you should get kids," Dolly said.

    The actress said she would even draw some inspiration from her current "Joyful" character, Vi, who is a no-nonsense single mother of two teens.

    "I would be like Vi Rose in a lot of ways. My kids would be raised properly. They would be raised with values and morals and God, but I don't think I would be like Vi Rose in the other ways," she explained. "I would probably allow them to be themselves a little more and explore their gifts and their talents. I'd try to be more like my mom."

    VIEW THE PHOTOS: Queen Latifah: Music & Movie’s Royal Highness

    Access spoke with the actress at the movie's premiere on Monday night in Los Angeles, where she raved about working alongside her country music legend co-star.

    "She's funny as hell. She is funny and quick-witted. She's a little bit rambunctious. But ultimately, she's an icon. She works harder than anyone I know," Queen said of Dolly. "She is dedicated, she loves music and she loves her family and her friends. She treats everyone around her as family. That means a lot."

    VIEW THE PHOTOS: Celebs Who Opt To Adopt

    "Joyful Noise" hits theaters on January 13.

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    16 comments

    • Lorie  •  4 mths ago
      I'll bet she would be a great mom. She seems like a common sense kind of person. The child would be so lucky to have her.
    • ClaudiaK  •  Arlington, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      I am a 57 yr old white woman and I have admired Queen Latifah for years now. I was thrilled when I first saw the preview's for this movie as both singers I admire. I believe I have seen every movie she has made, some repeatedly! I admire how Queen Latifah handles her private life, her love for God and others around her. She carries herself with much dignity! She would be a wonderful parent and mother and I wish her all the best!
    • Byron  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  4 mths ago
      Many people who have them, either didn't want them, changed their minds after having or shouldn't have had them at all. At 41 years of age, a good income I think Queen Latifah is more than capable of raising a well adjusted child as anyone else on the planet!
    • Gma814  •  Yonkers, New York  •  4 mths ago
      There are so many children waiting to be loved and cared for by their "forever" parent(s)! I wish her, and any child(ren) that she adopts all of the love, joy and wisdom that comes as a result!
    • Peter  •  Texarkana, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      What about a DADDY for the child???
      • DJS 4 mths ago
        She is a lesbian.
    • Mister Bigg  •  San Francisco, California  •  4 mths ago
      This is an article about her new movie, and how someday she would like to adopt. Why the question's(some very rude)about her sexuality??
    • Carol  •  Denver, Colorado  •  4 mths ago
      I love the Queen and watch any movie she stars in.
    • Doris  •  Westville, New Jersey  •  4 mths ago
      It was such a lovely thing that her Uncle Richard had to say about Dana possibly adopting. I too
      think that would be one very lucky child and raised properly with all God's values. Good luck in your choice and much happiness.
      • Quincy 4 mths ago
        All god's values? She's gay!
      • Doris 4 mths ago
        That doesn't make her a leper, Quincy. She'd probably be a better mother than some of the ones I've seen on TV doing drugs and selling their children to get high.
        How quickly we judge - let the first one who has not sinned cast the first stone. I'd have to stand in a very long line. I'm straight with 2 grown daughters, 2 grown grand
        children (1 girl - 1 boy) and now a great-grandson born the day after Christmas. Why do we have to put labels on such a talent as Queen Latifah? Live & let live.
        God Bless us each & everyone.
    • May Pang Ping Pong  •  4 mths ago
      She is so not gay
      • nod 4 mths ago
        "wink wink"
      • Quincy 4 mths ago
        Niether is Elton John then!
      • 665 the neighbor of the b ... 4 mths ago
        She even changed her last name...her new stage name is Queen notadyke. go talk to her ...that isnt catfish you smell on her breath
    • maryann  •  Wallingford, Connecticut  •  4 mths ago
      To Dana's uncle, I loved to read what you wrote. Thank you for letting all of us know more about her. She's always been a great lady, very respectful and graceful, not to mention her great talent. God Bless her and her future children she will adopt. They will be very lucky children. Thanks again Dana's Uncle.
    • Michelle  •  Worcester, Massachusetts  •  4 mths ago
      Hey with her money and all the unwanted babies born into this world would be so grateful to have her as their Mother...You go Queen...do it!
    • Matt  •  Plano, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Two very classy women. Love them both.
    • T  •  4 mths ago
      Sometimes being a celebrity with the "financial means" to take care of a child is simply not enough...parents must be "present" when raising children and if celebrities are constantly tending to their craft they can't possible be there "physically"...ask Barbara Walters and her adopted daughter...wait about 15 to 20 more years to read the tell-all books written by these other kids of celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell, etc... It is not going to be comical at all. Why can't they just accept the fact that some child has not chosen them to be their parent for a reason and go on with their childless lives and live by the light of the moon!
      • Lorie 4 mths ago
        You shouldn't bring Rosie into it at all. She actually quit her talk show to be around her kids more and did a radio show from her home with the kids around. Rosie always spends time with her kids.
      • Little Foot 4 mths ago
        Many celebs don't spend time with their biological kids. There are only 24 hours in a day and if you're shooting a movie or creating an album, something has to give. Gwyneth Paltrow admits that she has a nanny for each kid. It is not an adoption thing...it's a common sense thing. People don't think before they become parents and the children are the ones who pay.
    • gee cee  •  4 mths ago
      raised with Godly Values as a lesbo? Did she look for God and find him recently? Or is this some homosexual arrogance playing with the meaning of words?
      • sixstringbassguy 4 mths ago
        I wasn't aware that arrogance could be homosexual. Is your arrogance homo, hetero or bi?
      • Terri 4 mths ago
        Stand your ground Gee Cee. I agree with your point...tight but right! I don't think you are attacking her as a person...she's trying to do the right thing. The attack is her statement regarding "Godly values".

        People are quick to speak of God, without truly knowing his values. God does command us to love. I think she is trying to do that. However, stating that she is practicing "Godly values" is where the confusion comes in. It is as if she's just picking the values she wants to live by, not all!!!

        I selected a few scriptures from the Bible (New International Version) for those who would like to read a little about God's values and His position regarding her lifestyle, which is what provoked your response.

        1 Timothy 1:9-10 says...."We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing HOMOSEXUALITY, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is CONTRARY to the sound doctrine." "The sound doctrine" speaks of God's values.

        Galatians 5:19-21 states: The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; (20) idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions (21) and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

        God's position in regards to homosexuality is clearly stated in His word. Romans 1:18-32.

        Verse 26 states: Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. (27) In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. (28) Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done.

        Verse 32 states: Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.

        Also it should be understood that if she "WAS NOT" a lesbian, and still practiced sexually immorality (sex outside of marriage) her lifestyle would not reflect "Godly values."

        Her heart is certainly in the right place, however, she is misinformed about "Godly values"...which I find sad because I believe she is a nice person.
      • T. 4 mths ago
        Have you read the Bible before it was translated how...hmm, many times was it translated?Big differenc every time. You know it wasn't originally written in English. Even if you accept the version you are reading literally, you have to admit that throughout the New Testament the message was God is love. You can't say different. And love is love...in any form it comes. Now, who did you say is a Christian? By the way, not that it matters, I am neither gay nor lesbian. Just believe I should obey and do what my God says I should do to be a Christian. To not judge lest He judge me.
    • Richard  •  Washington, District of Columbia  •  4 mths ago
      As Dana’s uncle, I can tell you and anyone who may wonder what kind of mother she would make, that she is her mother’s daughter. Her mother (a retired teacher) is one of seven children, who have never been in jail, and are all government and secular professional s. I’m a retired Area Commander, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service. Others are Dept. of Defense, retired military and private sector. Raised mostly by her mother, she has been taught Godly values with love and respect for her fellow man. Her Father (a former police officer), who have been a part of her life instilled a respect for law and order. My mother and father (decease), her grandparents believe in the family unit and have instilled those values in each and every one of her children, which have been passed down to the grandchildren. As a Hip-Hop Artist, she was the first artist to show respect for women in her songs. Her songs taught women not to except being called the B-word. She has become a house whole word for all ages, and would be great mother for some boy or girl needing a home and not just a bed in the system.
    • VLizzle  •  4 mths ago
      I don't care if it is a married heterosexual couple, homosexual couple, unmarried couple, single male, single female, or whatever, if you have the love, dedication and financial means to take care of a child, then adopt one.
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