| There are few women as naturally beautiful as Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas. From her thousand-watt smile to her flawless toffee-colored complexion, she is a vision to behold. But it's more than just her alluring — (ahem) — physical attributes. Watching her pose and preen for the camera during an afternoon photo shoot, it's amazing to see a woman whose face has graced the covers of countless magazines and small screens simultaneously exude the confidence you would expect of an internationally known sex symbol and the easygoing, self-effacing humor of the girl everyone knew in high school — the girl who always seemed blissfully unaware of how unbelievably hot she was. Her beauty was always more than just a transcendent smile and flawless physique; it's the unassuming sweetness in her personality. At the photo shoot at Dance 411 Studios in East Atlanta, she is gracious as ever, laughing with each click and whir of the camera. She's the picture of poise in a room bustling with controlled chaos. The photographer takes a break to reset the lighting and Chilli's handlers begin checking every hair and lash to make sure it's in place. When they're finished, she leans back on the sofa. In her lap, she clutches one of her new customized handbags. You can visit her Web site, www.BagsByChilli.com, and upload a photo that will be emblazoned on a handbag, tote or wallet of your choice. The one that she holds today has a picture of her and Tron, smiling cheekily, on the front. She smiles ... |
