I had a chance to interview The American Idol who's now starring in The Color Purple at the Kennedy Center. She is very genuine. No diva stuff at all. Fantasia greeted me with a hug, southern girl style. We immediately connected as mothers. She has an 8 year old daughter. I have two girls. In my opinion, Fantasia does a great job as Celie in the stage play. We know she can sing but she becomes the character. I almost forgot it was Fantasia up on stage. That's a good indicator of a long and successful career as an actress. I wish Fantasia all the very best. She has spoken about her challenges as a celebrity and her more personal struggle with reading. Just as her character, Fantasia has found her way out of the darkness. You go girl!