The Queen says she’s moving forward with plans to adopt a child – telling “The View” this morning that she’s “working on” becoming a mother. TheUrbanDaily Rumors about Queen Latifah‘s sexual preference have been swirling since she starred inSet It Off. Her sexuality will have to take a back seat because she is looking to adopt a child.

When visiting the ladies of The View, Queen Latifah told Barbara Walters she was in the process of adopting a baby. Here’s how ET Online is reporting it:

Queen Latifah said during an appearance Wednesday on ABC’s The View that she is “working on” adopting a child.

When asked by co-host Barbara Walters whether she had seriously considered adoption, the singer/rapper/actress replied, “I’m actually kind of working on that…”

When pressed further about her plans, the Joyful Noise star said, “I think I saw one of those specials… you know those movies of the week. And it was like — and I just always wanted to bring a child home.”

She said, “That definitely wasn’t the case. I’ve never dealt with the question of my personal life in public. It’s just not gonna happen.”