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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What's good G and Hollywood? I'm here with the very beautiful, Miss Sierra Ramirez.
Hello. What up shawty? I'm so happy to be here. Thanks for having me.
I'm so glad that you could make it.
Oh, thank you.
You look super yummy.
Thank you so much. You look cute.
I'm such a fan of this. Thank you. For real, the nails. I'm digging all of it. And the leopard, little accent?
Yes, I'm, I always have to be a little cheetahlicious. Oh! Yes. Throw back all day.
So, you know, we gotta talk about the series finale. What the fudge? Fill us in.
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.
It's super fun. I don't know if like I've ever seen a series finale take that route.
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.
Did you guys actually film there?
We did. On location at Beaches Resort. It was beautiful.
Wow.
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.
So, if you could describe the three-part series finale with one word, what would it be?
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.
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.
Thank you so much.
I'm not even kidding. It's it's so lit.
Thank you. I love that. Yeah. I'm actually working on new music right now. I'm working on an LP, so hopefully.
I'm sure you're gonna snatch everyone's edges.
Thank you so much. So I'm hoping you like my new singles.
Girl, it's it's going down. I'm sure of that. Thank you. So, there's gonna be like a spin-off, correct?
There is.
Like what is it called? Good Trouble? Good Trouble. Fill us in.
Well, I mean, I can't say much now. But we do start production this summer, and I'm really excited.
I hope I'm not like channeling my like psychic powers, but for Good Trouble, you and Miss Maia Mitchell are executive producers, correct?
We sure are. It's lit.
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."
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.
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.
Right. I mean, I think every girl, like anyone actually.
Right, right, right.
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.
I love carpool karaoke. What's like your favorite song to partake in carpool karaoke?
I mean, I just I love me some Nicki Minaj. I love Cardi B. Yeah. Honestly, anything.
I love it. You are the cutest thing. Very quick, what is your thoughts on Drake and Pusha T beef?
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.
Yes, right? Real.
Um, but I don't know. I think I think Pusha T won this one.
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.
He has to. I don't know. I think the jig is up.
I know he has to. But he may like gracefully like.
Right. Just let it let it fizzle out.
Yes. If he was smart, that's what he'd be doing.
It's true. Zaddy, we care. We just want you. We love you Papi.
Yeah. Bow off gracefully. Anywho, Sierra, you are perfection manifested. Congratulations on everything.
Thank you.
EP.
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?+
Who are the executive producers of Good Trouble?+
Where did The Fosters series finale film?+
What is the name of Cierra Ramirez's single?+
What rap artists does Cierra Ramirez enjoy for carpool karaoke?+
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