First Lady Michelle Obama told Good Morning America that daughters Sasha and Malia have learned to have “thick skin” since dad President Obama took office. She said that the girls are also okay with knowing the possibility of not living in the White House for another four years depending on the outcome of the November elections. “They’ve grown to understand that home is wherever we are,” said the First Lady, “And Dad is always going to be Dad. So they’re good.” {Black Celeb Kids}
Will Smith opened up to People Magazine about being married to wife Jada Pinkett-Smith for 15 years, and about how he loves the actress’ level head. “[Jada] is just absolutely hardcore, like she absolutely is unfazed by the weight and the pressures of life,” Will said. “She is so calm and cool and easy in any situation. She can bear anything, and I just love that about her.” {Entertainmentwise}
LL Cool J talked about balancing career and family life during an interview about starring on the television series, NCIS: Los Angeles. “When my daughter has a volleyball game I try to make sure she sees me on the sidelines. I try to make sure I go to the soccer games, I go to the dance recitals, I do the father-daughter dances”...I’m participating. I don’t want to just throw my kids to the wolves. So I’m trying to make sure that they understand why I’m out doing the things that I’m doing but at the same time I do love them and they deserve to have a father that cares about them and wants to make sure they grow up in the best way possible.” But he also adds, “I don’t spoil them either.” {Tribute.ca}
Tia Mowry-Hardrict, who graces the cover of this month’ Vibe Vixen, said that despite the reality TV trend of showcasing cat fighting and over the top drama, she and sister Tamera won’t be jumping on the bandwagon with the second season of their show, “Tia & Tamera.” Tia reveals that while shopping their show around, they were turned down by networks because they didn’t believe the show had enough drama, but they stayed true to themselves. “We aren’t those type of people. So, it’s all about us being positive role models. People always say it’s nice to see fresh, vibrant, funny women on television, and that’s my sister and I,” said Tia. {S2S Magazine}