On auditioning for the burlesque pop group Pussycat Dolls in 2003: “I’ll never forget it. I walked into the room, and there were the Dolls’ producers and Jimmy Iovine [credited with turning Eminem and Lady Gaga into superstars]. Jimmy told them, ‘Whatever you do, don’t let this girl go. She’s going to be the leader of this group.’ ”
On her diet: "Actually, I eat—a lot! Even with my crazy schedule, I never skip meals. I’ll often have soft-boiled eggs, smoked salmon, and whole-wheat toast for breakfast; cold cuts, veggies, and fruit for lunch; and usually chicken or fish with rice and more vegetables for dinner. But to really satisfy my cravings, I turn to my roots. I was born in Hawaii, so I love dried tuna dipped in soy sauce, kalua pig, banana pancakes with coconut syrup, and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. My gosh, I could gain 10 pounds just talking about these foods!"
On her approach to eating: "It’s taken a long time to get here. I started jogging and counting calories when I was just 14. I’ve been on every diet you can imagine. By the time I was in the Pussycat Dolls, I was on the scale all the time. It became my enemy because I noticed that when I exercised really hard, I’d gain weight. Now that I’m in my 30s, I’ve stepped off the scale—I just go by how my clothes fit."
On how she gets back in shape after overindulging: "Dancing. When I’m getting ready for a tour or a video shoot, I throw myself full throttle into my work, and those extra 10 pounds just seem to melt off. I also have a resistance workout that does wonders for my arms and abs. "
On judging alongside L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, and The X Factor’s creator, Simon Cowell: “I come from the same place these contestants do. I empathize with them because I know what it’s like to be up there, proving yourself.”
Courtesy of Shape Magazine
some of the photos via justjared.com
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