Queen Latifah says she's ready to be a mom at 44… after shock cancellation of talk show frees up schedule

Queen wants a prince or princess: Queen Latifah revealed to Closer magazine Wednesday that she's keen on becoming a mother; seen above, she attended the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway

She’s a rapper, singer, Oscar-nominated actress and former talk show host.

But Queen Latifah says she wants to take on her most challenging role yet—that of a mother.

'I’m always thinking about [becoming a mother]. Hopefully one day it will be my blessing,' the 44-year-old told Closer magazine on Wednesday.