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 Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:37pm PDT
Report AbuseWhat she really needs to do is put a bag over her head to cover up that fugly badly aged butta-face.
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Posted by Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:45pm PDT
Report Abuseapologizing?? All becouse she was using foul language in her songs and her past experience of substance abuse? WHAT ELSE IS NEW?! Nobody in that music business is a saint. I would say everybody in that world has been through the drugs, the alcohol and yes, some type of gay experience. She is an adult for crying out loud. I say Fergie is doing just fine. She doesn't need to say sorry to the public all b/c she's turning into a wife and needs to play a role model for kids. Fergie is just being herself. And what raunchy past?? I can see if she was in porn one time. What matters the most is she knows how to make good music. I say keep up with the bad ass moves, Fergie. :)
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Posted by Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:01pm PDT
Report AbuseOh pleeezze. Why is Fergie apologizing?? All because she was using foul language in her songs and her past experience of substance abuse? WHAT ELSE IS NEW?! Nobody in that music business is a saint. I would say everybody in that world has been through the drugs, the alcohol and yes, some type of gay experience. She is an adult for crying out loud. I say Fergie is doing just fine. She doesn't need to say sorry to the public all b/c she's turning into a wife and needs to play a role model for kids. Fergie is just being herself. And what raunchy past?? I can see if she was in porn one time. What matters the most is she knows how to make good music. I say keep up with the bad ass moves of yours, Fergie. :)
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Posted by Thu Jul 16, 2009 4:33pm PDT
Report AbuseGive me a brake. Tramp to lady because she's in love? She was only in the Black Eyed Peas for her booty-shaking eye candy.
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Posted by Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:12pm PDT
Report AbuseI don't like the band or the music, but Fergie has something that's special. I hope she cleans it up and becomes a role model.
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Posted by Sat Aug 8, 2009 6:42am PDT
Report Abuseshe's normally really ugly, but she looks pretty good here
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