Former Destiny’s Child member Farrah Franklin responds to Terrence Howard’s claim about dating another bandmate over Beyoncé

Former Future’s Youngster singer Farrah Franklin lately responded to actor Terrence Howard’s declare that he “had an opportunity up to now Beyoncé,” however he handed on that chance to go in for one more member of the feminine group. 

Howard, 57, touched on that matter throughout a dialogue with Patrick Wager-David on an episode of the PBD Podcast, PEOPLE reported. The Empire star made the declare after Wager-David touched on Hollywood’s energy {couples} and made reference to Beyoncé, 44, and Jay-Z, 56.

Howard mentioned that although he “had an opportunity up to now” the Grammy-winning singer, he moderately opted to woo one other Future’s Youngster member. 

“You realize, I had an opportunity up to now Beyoncé early on,” he mentioned. “We had a dialog, you understand, and I ended up speaking to the opposite woman within, you understand, Future [’s Child]. The woman with the blue eyes,” he added, although he didn’t establish the band member in query.

Fashioned in Houston, the primary members of Future’s Youngster included Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson. Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin later grew to become members of the feminine group after Luckett and Roberson left. Franklin additionally left alongside the road, leading to Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle turning into the core and solely members of the group.

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Franklin lately spoke with PEOPLE about Howard’s declare. “I’m Farrah with the pure inexperienced eyes (not Blue lol), and I can verify that Terrence and I had a number of pleasant outings—nothing romantic.” 

“We went to the studio a number of occasions, and I’ll say that Terrence is tremendous gifted!” Franklin mentioned in reference to Howard. “I gained’t speculate on anything that was mentioned, and as at all times, I want everybody properly and stay centered by myself journey.” 

Throughout his dialogue with Wager-David, Howard additionally mirrored on Beyoncé giving him a lap dance when Future’s Youngster carried out their hit single, Cater 2 U, on the 2005 BET Awards. Howard was among the many three males within the viewers whom Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle picked for his or her efficiency. Kelly picked rapper Nelly, whereas Michelle went for NBA legend Magic Johnson.

“I bear in mind Beyoncé trying over at me, and I feel that’s why she picked me to do this dance, when she did the form of strip tease dance that we did at BET or no matter, to point out me what I had misplaced,” Howard claimed.

The Hustle & Circulation star additionally mentioned that he was “attracted” to Beyoncé at a sure “second” and likewise “felt one thing” for her, PEOPLE reported. He, nevertheless, added that the interval in query was earlier than she grew to become romantically concerned with Jay-Z.

“That was very, very way back,” Howard highlighted.

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