In advance of being honored as one of the “Fashion Icons of Atlanta” by the Fashion Group International of Atlanta on Wednesday night, Monica opened up about her style, activism, and the importance of bedrock communities.
with Fenty. I’ve worn several of her things that you know she has added her touch to. I would want to do something that spoke to people, who see me as an artist, a fashion person and someone who is OK with doing what I love even if it isn’ the current thing.is consistently an inspiration, because you can tell she is doing things her way and on her time. But she is still impacting the culture so significantly. I love her and what she’s done.
WWD: What did you think of the depiction of her in the “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody” film?: They did a great job of being respectful to her and the memory of her. I only support things that are supported by her family. I feel that’s what she would want me to do to honor her. Her family invited me to host a screening in Atlanta so I did.
WWD: With 13 million Instagram followers, how do you deal with the constant scrutiny of social media and mainstream media?: I do not follow it closely. It is a tool that can take on a life of its own. I try to keep it all in perspective. I tell my children, “We know who we are and whose we are.” Everyone is not going to like you. Every comment will not be a nice one. Once you learn and accept that, you can navigate properly.
Activism has always been important to me. Growing up in a church that only holds 100 people, a big part of what we do is to give back and stay active in communities. I started the BeHuman Foundation in Atlanta to take care of families consistently, not just for a holiday. We have worked with American Cancer Society. I recorded a record [“Pink”] for breast cancer awareness with some legends like Rita Wilson and Miss Dolly Parton. BeHuman enables me to give back however I want to.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Book Review: Much-Anticipated Guenther Steiner Book Lifts Lid on Haas F1 TeamSteiner takes shots are just about everyone in the new book, 'Surviving to Drive'
Read more »
CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi reveals next round of book optionsIt's time for you to vote on which book our Book Club with MaryCalviTV will read next! Find excerpts and more info about each fic pick here: ClubCalvi
Read more »
Monica McNutt talks Knicks' toughness, Durant vs. Kawhi, 76ers doubts & more
Read more »
Wildlife in Santa Monica Mountains expected to see positive impact from rainy seasonThe benefits of this year's rain is on full display in the Santa Monica Mountains, with plants and wildlife rejuvenated from added water.
Read more »
6 Harry Potter Book-To-Movie Changes The TV Remake Actually Needs To KeepAlthough the Harry Potter film franchise made many changes that fans didn’t like, there are a few differences that HBO’s TV show should keep.
Read more »