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The Fosters Star Explains How Series Finale Isn't Really the End

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We welcome Cierra Ramirez to the Young Hollywood Studio for a chat about the final season of Freeform's hit drama series "The Fosters" and how her character's story will live on through the spinoff "Good Trouble" with co-star Maia Mitchell! She also talks about her experience being an executive producer on the new series, plus she dishes on her single "Faded", her carpool karaoke go-tos, and weighs in on the Drake/Pusha T throwdown!

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Young Hollywood

What's good G and Hollywood? I'm here with the very beautiful, Miss Sierra Ramirez.

Cierra Ramirez

Hello. What up shawty? I'm so happy to be here. Thanks for having me.

Young Hollywood

I'm so glad that you could make it.

Cierra Ramirez

Oh, thank you.

Young Hollywood

You look super yummy.

Cierra Ramirez

Thank you so much. You look cute.

Young Hollywood

I'm such a fan of this. Thank you. For real, the nails. I'm digging all of it. And the leopard, little accent?

Cierra Ramirez

Yes, I'm, I always have to be a little cheetahlicious. Oh! Yes. Throw back all day.

Young Hollywood

So, you know, we gotta talk about the series finale. What the fudge? Fill us in.

Cierra Ramirez

I know. Series finale. We've done five seasons of The Fosters. And it's coming to an end with an epic three night finale. Um, it takes place a couple years in the future. So, yeah. That's fun.

Young Hollywood

It's super fun. I don't know if like I've ever seen a series finale take that route.

Cierra Ramirez

Oh, it's crazy. I mean, you've seen us really honestly essentially grow up on screens. Now you kind of it's a little bit, it's nice to kinda see where our characters have gone. And um, my character in particular, she's graduated from college, kind of experiencing what's next for her in life. And um, yeah, we all get together in Turks and Caicos for a wedding. That is lit.

Young Hollywood

Did you guys actually film there?

Cierra Ramirez

We did. On location at Beaches Resort. It was beautiful.

Young Hollywood

Wow.

Cierra Ramirez

Yes. What? Honestly, it really felt like a family vacation. Just being there with the cast and crew. It was a nice little last hurrah.

Young Hollywood

So, if you could describe the three-part series finale with one word, what would it be?

Cierra Ramirez

Epic. Mm. Epic. Oh my God. It's unlike anything you've ever seen. And there's some closure. I mean, it's really not the end. And that's what the beauty of it is. And um, yeah. I don't know. It's it's been a really fun ride. I'm I'm really blessed to have been on it for five seasons. And I'm really happy about it. And I hope everyone loves it.

Young Hollywood

That's what's up. It was fun. For sure. Side note. Your song, Faded, my jam. All day. Hurry up, hurry up, come get it. What? That's my song. I love it.

Cierra Ramirez

Thank you so much.

Young Hollywood

I'm not even kidding. It's it's so lit.

Cierra Ramirez

Thank you. I love that. Yeah. I'm actually working on new music right now. I'm working on an LP, so hopefully.

Young Hollywood

I'm sure you're gonna snatch everyone's edges.

Cierra Ramirez

Thank you so much. So I'm hoping you like my new singles.

Young Hollywood

Girl, it's it's going down. I'm sure of that. Thank you. So, there's gonna be like a spin-off, correct?

Cierra Ramirez

There is.

Young Hollywood

Like what is it called? Good Trouble? Good Trouble. Fill us in.

Cierra Ramirez

Well, I mean, I can't say much now. But we do start production this summer, and I'm really excited.

Young Hollywood

I hope I'm not like channeling my like psychic powers, but for Good Trouble, you and Miss Maia Mitchell are executive producers, correct?

Cierra Ramirez

We sure are. It's lit.

Young Hollywood

Girl. Hold on. Stop. She's being like crazy timid. I'm like, "Excuse me, EP over here," like, "What? Excuse me, I call the shots."

Cierra Ramirez

It's always been a dream of mine. I mean, since I was a little, I've always wanted to be an executive producer. So, yeah, I got the opportunity this time. And it's it's really fun.

Young Hollywood

Girl. I'm missing. I love how like cute and like timid she's being right now. When I clearly like stalked you and a few other people's like IG, and I see that you get lit in the car. A little yo-yo song. You know you know. A little Cardi B here and there.

Cierra Ramirez

Right. I mean, I think every girl, like anyone actually.

Young Hollywood

Right, right, right.

Cierra Ramirez

Yeah, I know. Honestly thinks that they're in a music video. For real. I have like full-on choreo. I'll be like, "Oh!" Exactly. You like look away. You're like crying. Like it's Oh, it's great.

Young Hollywood

I love carpool karaoke. What's like your favorite song to partake in carpool karaoke?

Cierra Ramirez

I mean, I just I love me some Nicki Minaj. I love Cardi B. Yeah. Honestly, anything.

Young Hollywood

I love it. You are the cutest thing. Very quick, what is your thoughts on Drake and Pusha T beef?

Cierra Ramirez

Oh my God. OMG. Okay, so I love me some King Push. Love me some Champagne Papi. But I know he went from zaddy to daddy real quick.

Young Hollywood

Yes, right? Real.

Cierra Ramirez

Um, but I don't know. I think I think Pusha T won this one.

Young Hollywood

I'm with you, shawty. I'm I'm ready to see if he if he replies. I'm with you. Don't leave me hanging.

Cierra Ramirez

He has to. I don't know. I think the jig is up.

Young Hollywood

I know he has to. But he may like gracefully like.

Cierra Ramirez

Right. Just let it let it fizzle out.

Young Hollywood

Yes. If he was smart, that's what he'd be doing.

Cierra Ramirez

It's true. Zaddy, we care. We just want you. We love you Papi.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. Bow off gracefully. Anywho, Sierra, you are perfection manifested. Congratulations on everything.

Cierra Ramirez

Thank you.

Young Hollywood

EP.

Cierra Ramirez

Thank you. Thank you guys.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Cierra Ramirez

    Interview subject, discusses her work on 'The Fosters' and 'Good Trouble', her music, and personal interests.

  • Maia Mitchell

    Co-star on 'The Fosters' and co-executive producer on 'Good Trouble'.

  • Cardi B

    Mentioned as an artist Cierra Ramirez enjoys for carpool karaoke.

  • Nicki Minaj

    Mentioned as an artist Cierra Ramirez enjoys for carpool karaoke.

  • Drake

    Rapper whose beef with Pusha T is discussed.

  • Pusha T

    Rapper whose beef with Drake is discussed.

FAQ

What is the new spin-off from The Fosters called?+
The new spin-off from The Fosters is called "Good Trouble".
Who are the executive producers of Good Trouble?+
Cierra Ramirez and Maia Mitchell are executive producers on "Good Trouble".
Where did The Fosters series finale film?+
The Fosters series finale was filmed on location at Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos.
What is the name of Cierra Ramirez's single?+
Cierra Ramirez's single mentioned in the interview is "Faded".
What rap artists does Cierra Ramirez enjoy for carpool karaoke?+
Cierra Ramirez enjoys Nicki Minaj and Cardi B for carpool karaoke.
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