Aside from being a successful TV actress, Mexican pop star Thalía Sodi has also ventured on other avenues, which included dipping into the music scene, writing a book, and even launching her own clothing line. As the newest cover girl of Cosmopolitan magazine, the star discusses dealing with fame, overcoming racial stereotypes, and learning how to say no.

Being a Mexican in the U.S. was hard for the 43-year-old TV star, particularly when it comes to the Latino stereotypes the Americans have.

"Dealing with Latina stereotypes ... someone will say, 'Thalía, we want you for a TV ad,' and present an idea that is totally stereotypical," she revealed to Cosmopolitan. "And I'll have to say, 'Guys, if you want to reach the Latin community, you don't have to have a Chihuahua, or a mariachi band, or a mariachi hat.' It's almost like they expect you to be biting a red flower in your teeth and saying, 'cha cha chá!' But it's a beautiful country and culture and I love it."

The "Marimar" and "Rosalinda" star also went on to explain that she was so used to saying yes to people, but she has now overcome that.

"When I'm making work decisions, or talking to someone who has approached me to propose a commercial or idea, I love to say, 'I'm not going to do that; thank you, but no,' looking straight into their eyes with a beautiful smile on my face," Thalía further explained to Cosmopolitan. "It's about respecting yourself and makes you feel so strong and empowered. It's almost orgasmic to say no!'"

Just recently, the Latina teamed up with Macy's to create a line of apparel, shoes, and jewelry, with each piece at under $100. The clothing line was launched in January in New York City, In Style reported.

According to the singer-actress, the clothing line has an upbeat theme aimed to emphasize the positive side of life. The collection was also inspired from her own personal style. In Style also discussed the five most prominent things in her clothing line, which are the leopard print, fashionable LBD, bright colors, tops with built-in jewelry, and shoes with extra bling.

When it comes to balancing her domestic life and her career, Thalía said that she and her husband help and support each other all the time.

"My work comes in waves. If I have an album coming out, it'll be about a month of craziness where I have to travel and do promotions, and then it calms down," she told Cosmopolitan. "If I'm working, he stays at home with the kids, and if he's working, I stay home. That is a family priority commitment without leaving aside my other family - my fans."