Queen Latifah 'totally serious' about adopting a child Rich Schultz / AP Queen Latifah hopes to become Mommy Latifah. The Queen is ready for an heir. During a chat with the ladies of "The View" Wednesday, Queen Latifah, 42, revealed she's considering starting a family of her own through adoption. When co-host Barbara Walters asked the "Joyful Noise" actress if she would ever adopt, Latifah told Walters, "I'm actually kind of working on that." PHOTOS: Stars who've adopted Added the currently single rapper, "I think I saw one of those specials . . . you know those movies of the week. And it was like -- I just always wanted to bring a child home. Still not satisfied with Latifah's response, Walters pressed her for more info. So are you really seriously planning on adopting? Walters asked. PHOTOS: Cutest celeb babies "I'm totally serious," Latifah said, adding jokingly, "So if you got a kid that you don't . . . Just give me a year -- let me set up camp and send me the kid! But no, no, totally.