The Breakfast Club ReLive Living Single with Queen Latifah, Erica Alexander and Kim Cole
Nov 13, 2025
Queen Latifah, a multifaceted entertainer known for her roles in rap, acting, and production, shares her insights along with Erica Alexander and Kim Coles. They reflect on the cultural legacy of Living Single, discussing the on-set sisterhood that fostered deep connections. Queen Latifah reveals how Will Smith's TV success influenced her career and describes the exhausting balance of filming and movie roles. The episode also touches on personal losses, including her mother's illness, emphasizing the emotional depth and impact of the show on Black representation.
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Creators Reclaim Cultural Memory
- Podcasting and social platforms let creators give icons their deserved recognition without gatekeepers.
- Erica Alexander and Kim Coles used the medium to revisit Living Single from the cast's perspective.
Authentic Chemistry Fuels Lasting TV
- The natural chemistry among Living Single cast showed how authentic relationships translate to enduring storytelling.
- Lauren LaRosa views that chemistry as a model and source of hope for current creators.
Will Smith Sparked TV Possibility
- Queen Latifah recalls not imagining TV for herself until Will Smith's show proved it possible.
- That moment sparked her and team to brainstorm turning her music career into television.