As the front woman for the mega successful hip-hop group, the Black
Eyed Peas, Fergie is known for her sexy style, her edgy persona,
and as she puts it, being "a little rough around the
edges." But she's also a talented songwriter, a fashion
designer, an actress and most recently, a wife. While taking on the
role of new bride to actor Josh Duhamel, Fergie has decided to
overhaul her raunchy onstage image. With even the First Family as
fans, perhaps suggestive dance moves and dirty lyrics need to be
toned down. Is the pop star we know and love going soft? Marie Claire gets
the scoop on the work in progress that is Fergie.
She's adapting her image as she matures as an
artist
"I wasn't trying to be a role model with The
Dutchess," she says, of the
stacked-heel seductress she evokes on the album. "But
suddenly, seeing little girls in the audience with their moms made
me think about what I do onstage a little bit more. I had to watch
my mouth, because it can be filthy. It changed things for me."
So did learning that "Fergalicious" is Sasha Obama's
favorite song. When Fergie performed at this year's White House
Easter egg hunt,
even the president told her, somewhat surreally, "I can
relate to the line 'working on my fitness.'"
She wants to take on new challenges
"I've been working straight since 2003, so I might just
want to take an improv or theater class," she offers.
"That excites me. I can't wait to do different
characters-not necessarily the leading chick who gets the guy, but
the weird, freaky cousin."
She admits she has flaws
She feels she's "a little rough around the edges,"
unlike, say,
Beyoncé or Gwen Stefani, who seemingly have it all.
"They're the ones who I like to say are on the perfect
cruise. Those people who always get it right.
I've had a few more scandals."
She's still adjusting to married life
"Well, my boyfriend..." Fergie starts, referring,
presumably, to her swoony new husband,
Transformers star Josh Duhamel. "Oh my gosh, my boyfriend?
I didn't even say my fiancé! He's going to kill me,"
she says, doubling over with laughter. "I told you we were
newlyweds."
After a series of rocky romances, she now appreciates a
healthy relationship
"It's funny, because at work I have to be a very strong,
tough woman. But when I'm with him, I just turn on this baby
girl voice because ...
he's my big tall man!" she says with a throaty laugh.
With heavy personal challenges behind her, including a
well-documented meth addiction, Fergie—the former Kids
Incorporated child star, onetime straight-A student, and
spelling-bee champ—doesn't take the gift of a good man lightly.
"I've been in a lot of relationships that were exciting
but unhealthy, very Sid-and-Nancy-esque. I wanted somebody I could
count on. With all the craziness of this business,
I know I can count on my man—and he knows he can count on
me."
For the full story, check out MarieClaire.com
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 7:26am PDT
Report AbuseSammy. grow up and get an opinion besides the same one every time.
Nothing else better to do. By the way, I think Fergie is beautiful and yes it is good she cares about her image as a role model.
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 7:40am PDT
Report AbuseShe actually resembles Finola Hughes when she is all cleaned up. I like the less trashy Fergie.
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 7:51am PDT
Report AbuseI can't say I have always found her to be attractive, but she has absolutely improved since losing the blonde hair! I am pleased that she is cleaning up her image. I will miss those songs that give us a good laugh though.
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:15am PDT
Report AbuseI'm curious to see what her take on being a "role model" is, because I really haven't see anything worthy of emulating yet. You can't just change the outside; you have to work on the inside.
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:19am PDT
Report Abuseis that why she's not very pretty? from the meth? that stuff will mess you up.
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:25am PDT
Report Abuse"Fergie has decided to overhaul her raunchy onstage image. With even the First Family as fans, perhaps suggestive dance moves and dirty lyrics need to be toned down. Is the pop star we know and love going soft?"
Uhm... raunchy? Compared to Taylor Swift, maybe... but take a look at Britney, Madonna, and numerous other female celebrities, they're all the same?
What makes Fergie more raunchy?
"Suggestive dance moves and dirty lyrics" okay so what about Britney, Christina Aguilara, The p----cat Dolls? This article makes it seem like Fergie's the school slut when really she's just another in the group.
"Is the popstar we know and love going soft?" Idk, since when is changing your image into something more respectable "going soft"?
This article seems very biased. Take a look around, there are numerous other celebs that are MUCH worse!
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:35am PDT
Report AbusePersonally I like her better now than I did before... There is more to "sex appeal" than showing a ton of skin... I would like to see what happens... I may never be a true fan, so we shall see.
And I agree with Littlemiss...
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 9:02am PDT
Report AbuseI think that its fine she wants to change her image,but lets keep all the raunchy things she has done and make sure her kids see the sh#@.
I think they should see the real mom that they have!
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Posted by Wed Jul 8, 2009 9:27am PDT
Report AbuseI think she is doing the right thing by giving up being sexy and being a bad role moddel. she is a very good singer!
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