On having a very public relationship with Big Sean, whom she first met on Twitter: “We know so many who are in the public eye dating somebody, and they ’re going in through back entrances and won’t make eye contact with each other. That’s just not us.”
On becoming comfortable with her mixed-race heritage: “It used to hold me back when I was younger. Casting directors didn’t understand what I was. I wasn’t black enough, or Latina enough—I kind of fell through the cracks.”
On being an icon to the LGBT community: “There are very few ethnic LGBT characters on television, so I am honored to represent them. I love supporting this cause, but it’s a big responsibility, and sometimes it’s a lot of pressure on me. ”
On wanting to follow in Jennifer Lopez‘s footsteps: “It’s insane how gorgeous she is. Jennifer Lopez is a perfect example of what it means to be a mogul and have longevity, but still have people like you. She can do this until she chooses not to anymore. I hope I can say that one day.”
Fun Facts from the interview
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1.On Her Playlist
“I love singing Adele and Lana Del Rey is super dope. And Top 40 stuff. I get influences when I am writing from everywhere; I listen to so much music that it’s easy to just grab what you need.”
2.On Her DVR:
“I watch Girls, House of Cards, Modern Family, and American Horror Story I love; even TV movies are so good.”
3.EAVL - English As a Vacation Language
“If I go to Mexico on a vacation, by the second day I am only speaking Spanish.”
