'American Idol' Winner Fantasia Barrino Opens Up About Post-Fame Struggles

Despite hardships, Barrino has found success and a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 'The Color Purple.'

Fantasia Barrino, winner of the 2004 season of 'American Idol,' has opened up about the struggles she faced after her rise to fame, including significant financial stress and a lawsuit from her father.
Barrino survived an overdose in 2010 after combining aspirin and a sleep aid, and admits to being naive about the music industry and trusting everyone who came into her life.
She describes herself as being 'very, very green' when she won 'American Idol' at the age of 19, and had to learn to navigate the industry and become a businesswoman.
Barrino has recently been nominated for a Golden Globe award for her leading role as Celie in 'The Color Purple,' and feels that her hardships have shaped her into the woman she is today.
She identifies with her character Celie in 'The Color Purple,' particularly in terms of family situations, losing things, and feeling 'ugly and unseen.'