Lizzo lights up the latest issue of Variety Magazine and, true to form, left jaws ajar.
And it wasn’t just her stunning look, but also her quotables.
Find out what we mean below…
Speaking to the publication, the multi-hyphenated star confirmed the murmurs that she did indeed audition for the role of Ursula in Disney‘s upcoming live-action incarnation of ‘The Little Mermaid.’
The role ultimately went to Melissa McCarthy.
Still, Lizzo reflects on what her take on the classic character would have been:
“Everyone knows I auditioned for Ursula and I didn’t get it. But you know, I’m fine as hell. That has nothing to do with Ursula, but I was down to make Ursula a THOT, shaking ass.”
Elsewhere, she spilled on her forthcoming album. She said of the follow-up to ‘Cuz I Love You’:
“Broadly, I’ve been working on this album since the summer of 2018. It has evolved to a place where I’m proud. It’s one of the most musically badass, daring and sophisticated bodies of work I’ve done to date. I am not done. I’m still pushing out the hits, baby. And I hope that it is some of the most useful pieces of music to ever exist. All I want to do is help people through my music.”
Continuing, she told the publication:
“You know what’s crazy? At the Adele show, I ran into Melissa McCarthy, because she [got cast as] Ursula. She was like, “Hi, I’m Melissa.” And I was like, “Hi, I’m Melissa. And I also auditioned for Ursula.” And she was like, “Well, why the hell did I get the part?,” which is a classic Melissa McCarthy thing to say. And then I was like, “Girl, because my audition was terrible.” And I say that as Tyler Perry walks by. And I was like — ruined my chances there. And then she goes, “This is my daughter Vivian.” And I’m like, “Get out of here, because my name is Melissa Viviane.” We were looking at each other like, “What the hell is going on?”
Peep more from the shoot below:
The Disney family friendly aspect would’ve not allowed that. Ursula is big but lizzo is just Obese
Yessss black women empowerment
STFU Marilyn.
B**** I’m going crazy 🥺🥺🥺
I’ve always supported her, but what a p**. This is a film for children and has NOTHING TO TO WITH SHAKING AAZZZZZ or THOT.
She should be more concerned with crafting an actual hit song, not that drive-by crap Rumours that no one remembers.
Normani will be casting for live action Mama Odie💅🏾💯 we love to see it 💋
Thank God she didn’t get it. Lizzo has no class.
Super interesting article and photoshoot
She actually slayed this photo shoot. Love the clothes & visuals here. One thing about Lizzo, she does switch things up for the fans & her energy is amazing.
I just wish Lizzo would focus more on her art instead of her body. Make the world respect you the way Prince did. Couldn’t no one tell Prince he wasn’t a man when he was rocking heels & makeup chile.
Girl bye I’m glad her big ass didn’t get the part. Ruin a legacy character and turn her into a cheap ghetto w****. Bye b****.
So you guys going to sit up here & pretend Jessica Rabbit wasn’t a whole thot OR The recent Fairy Godmother wasn’t a Drag Queen, lol
Walt Disney is NOT nor ever been conservative. And anyone w/ a keen eye would have picked up the s/e/x innuendo in some of his work.
We still don’t want to see Lizzo‘s obese ass twerking as Ursula. She’s a disgrace to humanity