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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Gabrielle Ulubay

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Queen latifahisn tafraid to be controversial | History Defined

Queen Latifah with the text "Doing Well".

Dana Elaine Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, has always had her hands full. A well-known rapper, singer, and actress, she began her career in the late '80s and hasn't stopped, having earned a Grammy, Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, two NAACP Awards, and a SAG Award. However, the chronically busy superstar confesses that during her busy tenure, she's learned that the key to success is knowing when to balance work with rest.

"Sometimes, the best choice is taking a break and getting away from everyone, and just relaxing and enjoying myself and the way my mind thinks and my hobbies," she says. "Other times, of course, it's about creating something new that millions of people will see."

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