La La Anthony Receives Mixed Reactions For Resurfaced Video Expressing Her Work Ethic Beliefs: ‘When You Love What You Do, You Should Be Willing To Do It For Free’

La La Anthony Receives Mixed Reactions For Resurfaced Video Expressing Her Work Ethic Beliefs: ‘When You Love What You Do, You Should Be Willing To Do It For Free’

It isn’t all about the money for La La Anthony. 

Recently, social media resurfaced a clip of an old interview La La Anthony had with radio host Angela Yee last year. During the segment, the media personality-turned-actress said that creators are missing major opportunities because they’re too focused on money. 

 La La Anthony said:

“When you love what you do, you should want to do it and be willing to do it, you know, for free.”

The 40-year-old, real name Alani Nicole Anthony, continued:

“I never took jobs because of money. I took jobs because I love them. I took jobs because I wanted to work with certain people and the money came as a result of that.”

She then said:

“I hear people all day in my world today [saying] ,‘I’m not taking that, they only offering this,’ and they’ll throw away a great acting opportunity or a great job because of they pay.”

She added:

“I just can’t do that, that’s just not how I do business.”

Despite the remarks coming from a good place, La La has received mixed reactions to her resurfaced comments.

One social media user said,

“I see where she is coming from, but every one does not have the privilege or luxury to do that.”

Another person, who agreed with the remarks, added,

“I think she’s speaking from experience. When she was hosting back then, she probably wasn’t getting nearly as much as Carson Daly on TRL. She did it for exposure. Thing’s definitely are different now, but she’s saying don’t throw away your blessings!!”

However, someone who didn’t agree with her opinion said,

“Lol she married someone who has money. Ppl probably wanna chase their passions but gotta eat and pay the rent.”

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La La rose to stardom in the early 2000s when she worked as an MTV VJ on Total Request Live (TRL). Since then she has hosted multiple VH1 reality television reunion shows, including; “Flavor of Love,” “I Love New York,” and “For the Love of Ray J.”

She became more popular in the industry after she married NBA star Carmelo Anthony. The ex-couple share a 15-year-old son together, Kiyan Anthony. They divorced two years ago.

Lala Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Kiyan AnthonyLately, La La has been focusing on her thriving acting career. She’s appeared in many TV shows and films, including; “Two Can Play That Game,” “You Got Served”  “Think Like a Man” and the Starz drama series “Power.” She currently stars in another 50 cent franchise, “Black Mafia Family,” as Markeisha Taylor.

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