
Queen Latifah wants to change the obesity conversation
CNN
Queen Latifah is ready for some real talk about weight and wellness.
"The Equalizer" star, who first entered the spotlight as a rapper in the 1980s, has experienced working in entertainment - and the public scrutiny that comes with it - in a range of sizes.
She told CNN she's aware that she's been a positive role model to some plus-sized women, because she's been so successful in a world that judges women, in particular, based on how they look.

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