Redefining Diva

Secrets about love, life, and Hollywood from the Tony Award-winning actress from the Broadway production of Dreamgirls in the role recently made famous by Beyoncetimed to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the original Broadway show.Sheryl Lee Ralph was the original Deena Jones in Broadways production of Dreamgirls and the show was a Broadway sensation from its inception. Now, the star of film, television, and Broadway, known for her talent and fearlessness, shows readers how to findand owntheir inner divas. Sheryl rose to international fame after her performance in Dreamgirls, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress and going on to star in movies with Denzel Washington and Robert DeNiro and capture Americas heart as televisions favorite mom Die in the #1-rated series Moesha . But it wasnt an easy task. From her legendary catfight with Diana Ross to her controversial exit from Moesha, Sheryl Lee Ralph is a woman who does not fade in the backgroundand she reveals how and why she has remained in the spotlight for decades.Sheryl is a hip, modern Miss Manners who inspires women with her wit, strength, and call-it-like-it-is courage. Using her own experiences as a guideand dishing the truth behind all the rumorsSheryl reveals her rules for living. This is Divahood A-Zfrom the practical to the spiritual, featuring advice on everything from relationships to fashion to success in the business world. So, the next time someone calls you a diva, youll just smile and say Thank you!