Well, being that, at the house and being in the competition, it was very hard to be with family. We couldn't have visitors out of respect for everyone else there. But, being the American Idol, the focus would have been on me.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I didn't feel I belonged in so perfect a family.
I think everybody had difficulties with that dynamic, turning the family into a band and being constantly together. So everybody, as individuals. had things to sort out.
My years on 'Family Matters' were precious to me. During the run of the show, I saw many births, deaths, weddings... The actual family on the show became my family.
It was a mixed blessing to have famous parents. It was tough to go to auditions and be bad, since I couldn't be anonymous.
My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
My family didn't like me going on the stage, and they didn't much like my being a writer, either.
Music was always a big part of my family. Only a few of us had the talent - or the courage - to walk out on a stage.
A lot of people think I grew up with just my brother and me, but mom was there even when she wasn't. We had a good household.
It was a pleasure to work with everybody at 'American Idol' and to be able to be part of the 'Idol' family.
Even though we were all celebrities to a certain extent, we all looked at each other as family.