3LW had a lot of drama in the group and it led to the departure of Naturi Naughton.
According to reports, Naturi was mistreated by Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams and it was claimed that the last straw was when Adrienne and Kiely threw food in Naturi’s face during a tour stop.
Naturi says the situation just made her a stronger person and she’s been able to find success as an actress. As a result of being in a good place in her life, she claims that she doesn’t have any regrets and she’s not bitter about how things went down.
So it’s no surprise she talked things out with Adrienne when she appeared on “The Real.”
Here’s the transcript of their conversation:
Adrienne Houghton: I think it’s crazy ‘cause when I look at you, I really think about my teen years. We literally grew up together in bunk beds in New Jersey.
Naturi Naughton: We did. We did.
Adrienne: And I thank God for the time that I got to actually talk to you a few years back, we had seen each other at an Us Weekly party.
Naturi: I remember that… it was like years ago.
Adrienne: See, years ago. And we sat down and we talked everything out. And I was able to apologize to you if ever, you know, there was a lot that went on in that time that now looking back it’s like we were so young and it was crazy.
Naturi: Yeah.
Adrienne: And that I genuinely from the bottom of my heart never meant any harm towards you.
Naturi: Thank you.
Adrienne: And that I think you’re talented and beautiful.
Naturi: Thank you.
Adrienne: And yeah. No, we had that moment together, privately, you know.
[The Real audience applauds.]
Naturi: Yeah, no. It was… it was crazy ‘cause when you know, going through what I went through with the group, it wasn’t easy, it was a hard time. And everything with being a teenager and being criticized, I went through a time, where I didn’t really think I could make it. And I appreciate your apology because it’s just humility. And at it the end of the day, we have to love and support each other.
[The Real audience applauds.]
Naturi: It’s not an easy business and we have to uplift, particularly young girls.
Adrienne: And I think looking back, a lot of that was fear. There was so much fear put in us and just all around and that when we look back we were like…
Naturi: Oh girl, I know!
Adrienne: Exactly.
Naturi: They had me scared, they had you scared. But the truth is we were kids and you know, the adults in the situation you know, did what they did. But thank God I’m here.
Adrienne: Yes.
Naturi: And we’re just you know, living life and moving forward.
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Kiely and her sister were the ones causing all the problems. Adrienne went along with it because she was young and dumb. I’m glad to see both Naturi and Adrienne doing well.
Adrienne went with it because she wanted to. Hopefully she’s a much better person now then was back then. At her age, she knew it was wrong.
I’m so proud of Naturi. Her success makes my heart smile.
Who is still thinking about this sh-t? The Real is always doing the most.
I agree.
Nice.
Adrienne is so fake.
So happy for Naturi. I just love her.
Yeah I don’t think Adrienne would even care if Naturi wasn’t so successful right now. Just saying.
I must have been under a rock because I had no idea Naturi was pregnant! So happy for her!