The beautiful, Queen Latifah, just recently had an interview with Parade Magazine and the exclusive photo-shoot with Parade was beautiful! Check the pictures out for yourself and read some of her inspiring quotes!

"I think people can feel when you're saying something from the heart, something truthful. I don't know how to do it any differently."

"As a pioneer, sometimes I had to stand alone. You just have to believe in your own ideas."

If you would like to read the interview and check out the rest of the images read: The Education of Queen Latifah