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FLEX_ASKED AND ANSWERED
Latorya Watts
FLEX asks bodybuilding’s best—this month it’s two-time
Ms. Figure Olympia winner Latorya Watts—the hard-hitting
questions that have nothing to do with bodybuilding.
What was your first
concert? I saw MC
Hammer. I was 10 years
old at the time, and I remember
having the time of my life.
What’s your all-time
favorite movie? That’s
easy, Coming to America.
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LATORYA What was your last
WATTS binge-watch? I’m
Birth Date:
totally obsessed with
May 28
This Is Us.
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 160 lbs
Residence: What’s a hidden talent
no one would think
Las Vegas, NV
Instagram:
you would have?
@latoryawatts
Impersonations. I keep it
close to home by impersonating
family and friends. As far as
celebrities, I can nail a Barack
Obama.
Who are the three
people you’d like to sit
down for dinner with?
I’d love to hear Oprah explain
her outlook on life and how
she overcame obstacles to
become one of the wealthiest
and most successful women of
color. I’d want to know more
about Serena Williams’ mindset
and what keeps her going at
such a high level. And third,
Martin Lawrence. He’d keep us
laughing.
Who’d play you in your
biopic? Taraji P. Hen-
son. I’ve followed her
career since the beginning.
She’s portrayed many powerful
women and can truly mold
herself into the character.
What’s the oldest
piece of clothing in
your closet? I have a
1998 Janet Jackson tour shirt.
She’s my all-time favorite, and
that was my first time seeing
What’s your No. 1 JJ live in concert.
song? “Control” by
Janet Jackson. Any- Is there one house-
time I’m lacking motivation, hold item or habit
that’s my go-to tune. you’re unnecessarily
frugal with? I hoard any
What song drives you magazines related to health,
nuts? The “Macarena” fitness, food, home decor, and
drives me insane. gardening.
Photograph by Charles Lowthian
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