Queen Latifah will not be looking abroad once she begins her adoption process.
The "Chicago" star, who is rumored to be in a lesbian relationship, has confirmed that she is interested in adopting a child but says it will be from the U.S.
While other stars, such as Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Meg Ryan, have preferred to travel to third world countries to save a child from poverty, Latifah wants to help someone in her own neighborhood.
During an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, she said, "I want to help a kid in the hood. I want to adopt an American baby. There's just so many kids that could use a home."
Explaining her decision, she said, My sister's a social worker in Newark, New Jersey and there's so many kids that could use, like, a good home. It's nothing about going out of the country, that's great, and I get why a lot of people do (that) - because of our laws here (but) I just feel, like, if I do (adopt) I'll probably just help a kid right in the 'hood.'"
However, before she adopts, Latifah is going to be a foster parent.
She revealed, "I'm filling out the paperwork to be, like, a foster parent, so maybe sometimes I can kinda just help out in that way - just when they need, like, an emergency placement and I happen to be home."
The singer and actress has not confirmed rumors that she is gay, despite being pictured with a woman who appears to be her girlfriend.
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