Fantasia Barrino Opens Up About Losing 'Everything' After Winning 'American Idol'
HuffPost
"The Color Purple" star described herself as a "little girl" from High Point, North Carolina, who knew "nothing about the industry."
Fantasia Barrino is detailing the challenges she faced in the years after her “American Idol” win.
“The Color Purple” star told People magazine that “it wasn’t easy” following her success in the third season of the show in 2004.
“I lost a lot. I lost everything,” the actor and singer, who goes professionally by just Fantasia, said in an interview that appeared in last week’s issue.
She said she faced financial difficulties after winning on the popular reality show.
She also was sued by her father in 2006 for $10 million after the release of “Life Is Not a Fairy Tale” over his portrayal in her memoir.
More Related News