I just longed for certain connections and attachments with another person that I really lacked, I believe, growing up.

I have PTSD from all the reporters coming in over the years.

Some of the things I have done... of course I'm ashamed of in the past... was just to put food on the table and just take care of my family.

My calling was to be a mom.

Republicans have to tell the truth about the issues impacting the black community. The must focus on restoring the black family, jobs, safe communities, and better schools. They have to make sure not to pander to blacks by treating them like victims or as 'special minority' group.

Jackson and I spent the day together, just me and him and his children. Little underlings came and went. The PR person came and went. It was just Michael and me and the kids. And it was very interesting.

Even in 'Hollyoaks,' we were known as 'the black family' as opposed to just 'the new family.' But that's where we are in the world, I guess. It's getting better; everything's heading in the right direction, whether it be race, sex, gender.

I've had my family around me all the time, and that's been a great help.