On Wednesday, Queen Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens, passed away. Owens’ death came after battling with a chronic health condition for years. Her death is a great loss to Queen Latifah and the rest of her family, but Latifah is also using this difficult time as an occasion to remember and honor a woman she calls, “the love of my life.”
Politics are still largely governed by, well, politicians. But it’s not so unusual to see celebrities turn to politics. From Arnold Schwarzenegger, to Clint Eastwood, all the way up to Donald Trump, former stars believe they can make a difference. Now, former Sex and the City star, Cynthia Nixon, is up for New York State governor.