Naya Rivera Opens Up About Santana, Glee Casting & Heather Morris' Baby! | Perez Hilton

So much Santana goodness!!
The wonderful Naya Rivera recently graced us with an EXCLUSIVE PerezHilton.com interview as part of her promotional tour for Bud Light Music First's 50/50/1 show.
And while she chatted with us about her beau Big Sean and new concert hosting gig, she also happily opened up about Glee's upcoming fifth season!
Ch-ch-check out the full clip (above)!!
But if you Gleeks are all too eager, keep reading for the scoop...AFTER THE JUMP!!!
On playing Santana for a fifth year:
"It's been so cool... I've been able to consistently play a character. When I go to work, I feel that I'm living Santana. I think that's one of the reasons why I love television so much."
On what to expect on Season 5:
"She started off as just being super rude to everybody, then she came out and she was super sad. Now she's liberated again and has moved to New York. I think in Season 5 we'll get to see more of her growing up and exploring different things."
On Glee's casting cuts:
"I don't think it's going to be that big of a chance because our storylines were so spread out last season. It was really third season when we knew we weren't all going to be together anymore, so we mourned that than. I think it's bittersweet still... We are all adults so it's really nice to see everyone branch out."
On Heather Morris' baby-to-come:
"She's so cute. She just looks adorable. She just looks the same, except someone stuck a huge belly on her. Everywhere else, you're like, 'You're not pregnant.'"
On the possibility of Naya joining the American Horror Story cast, following the filming of her thriller:
"I know! I keep asking...! It would be so cool! You'd just move onto another Ryan Murphy show!"
Fingers crossed!!
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[@talianicole7169]

Rest in peace angel, we will miss you forever 💖

[@danielaadriana-praulinya.5912]

i think Santana likes blondies.. Brittany, Quinn, Dani. ;D

[@pailyclexaemayawayhaught8265]

yeah

[@carissadonaldson5606]

Daniela Adriana - Praulinya. definitely true there like

[@Kiyah-nd6wh]

Daniela Adriana - Praulinya. Dani wasn’t all the way blonde

[@RainbowPawPrint]

Kiyah1218 No, not a natural blond, but she had dyed blond hair when they met.

[@mariapalacios2396]

True including Sam

[@nashua16]

Why?!! WHY is this in my recommended i cant get over this loss

[@hannahebooth]

Dude she called Heather cute this is not a drill she called Heather cute... le dead

[@mariareugicnad]

when she said make you feel my love i got chills... little did she know :(

[@joaosilva3378]

Mabel Danciguer :(

[@patiarroyo1257]

:(

[@mollyfoxxx]

This comment is even sadder now 🥺

[@Theatergeek1999]

When I heard that, I checked the upload date... This was uploaded 2 DAYS before Cory died 😔

[@mollyfoxxx]

Brynne Marie it’s all so eerie

[@jasmine-nb7dy]

i refuse to believe the reality of this situation. she deserved so much more its devastating.

[@sweetielaliii9626]

Santana was the best one in glee ❤️️❤️️

[@derekbaker3750]

I agree

[@rosesan7503]

Team Brittana...

[@luckdragon88]

Naya does comedy SO well and I completely agree when shes says she'd like to see a funnier Santana in the next season. Shes done bitchy and shes done sad & heart meltey. The loft dynamic with Kurt and Rachel was what kept me watching the last season. And seeing Santana try her hand at acting could be hilarious. I reeeally hope the writers decide to go that direction.

[@robynmccarthy2939]

Looking back on these vids make me so sad but happy rip angel❣️🥺

[@madzzg9379]

my baby 😩 I’m having such a hard time processing the fact that she’s gone 😭 I love you forever Naya !!! Angel baby ❤️

[@jackiearellano4574]

I love naya’s idea about her trying at acting but only doing telenovela but not knowing much Spanish that would have been so funny and I wish they put that in even for just one episode

[@once861]

Lol she said "ariana grandes the way." And now her ex is with her...team naya forever

[@tabitha5517]

Ikr!!!! I was like oh my lord poor naya!

[@Mcvb96]

Just here to remember how beautiful she was 😭❤️

[@londonsfinest-bx8gv]

Wish we can reward time and she put on the life jacket on 💔❤ r.i.p naya

[@DizneyLyrix]

Exactly :( It's heartbreaking how quickly things can change. Fly high Naya ❤️

[@maryrudac8645]

DizneyLyrix - Lyric Videos yeah it’s like this year is cursed or something because bad things had happened in the beginning of July which I wasn’t expected that but sadly Naya isn’t here with us

[@maryrudac8645]

DizneyLyrix - Lyric Videos yeah it’s like this year is cursed or something because bad things has happened in the beginning of July which I wasn’t expected that but sadly Naya isn’t here with us right now but I know someday she will come back to us once she rests so well so we all need to wish and pray for our star Naya to come back

[@Universal035]

She was a very well spoken lady.

[@maddiedoyle5922]

This is so sad to watch now knowing she is gone🥺

[@maryrudac8645]

She won’t be gone forever don’t worry we just need to wish and pray for Naya to come back

[@kikyouwuv]

"I can't wait to meet her baby" D"aww

[@dianamary123]

Who’s here when naya is missing😭

[@daciamathis6375]

@Scuba Eagle same rip

[@maylavigne]

I can't describe how much I love a serious Naya Rivera. I mean, her funny, snixx self is also perfect. But when she is serious like this... I just stop and stare because she is so beautiful and sexy...

[@skyejones7484]

Demi is the celebrity that plays santanas girlfriend and rachel sings make you feel my love on season 5

[@kmitsmall]

Naya is fucking gorgeous

[@derekbaker3750]

So true!!!!!!!!!

[@scarlettwidow2736]

Her voice is so calming and soothing

[@derekbaker3750]

Yeah

[@leehuien25]

Shay mitchell should totally date santana

[@RuBisJOse]

Omg, yes

[@ashleybree1407]

Shay has said she would date a girl if the right one came along and that she isn't tied down to being straight she says now she feels straight but that doesn't mean she won't be gayer down the line (no bad things I want to keep this light)

[@greek2550]

charlotte dont just assume they are both straight.. naya said shes bi and shay is open to dating anyone regardless of gender (pan?).

[@redlife3466]

Naya got a baby boy now, she's happy just where she is.. but it would have been a beautiful story tho Shay and Naya

[@sophiac5564]

Kim Lee they look like twins

[@saravidas5790]

Damn... 2 days before Corey died... And now they're together... My two favorite characters... 💔😭

[@cupcakecool8]

Cory died two days after :(

[@issastarr]

It soo sad

[@constanzaaguilar7433]

who would have thought that Naya was gonna die and got found the 7th anniversary of Cory's death, life is so strange and manage to function on the most uncertain ways

[@lolas9256]

@@constanzaaguilar7433 :(

[@SUPERCORPSunday]

She's gone too can't believe it.

[@maryrudac8645]

Cory passed away 7 years ago so it’s not two days after cool cupcake

[@mollyfoxxx]

RIP Naya, I don’t think it’s a coincidence they found her body the same day Cory died 7 years ago. I believe he guided them to her so they could be reunited. 🕊🖤

[@derekbaker3750]

She’s one of my favourite actresses. I miss her so much. 😭😭💔💔😭😭 Santana is one of my favourite characters in Glee along with Quinn and Brittany

[@lianabankz8187]

So beautiful, fly high Naya❤️

[@samuraichamploo585]

What indie movie was she in? I wanna watch all her movies/shows in her honor. RIP Naya ♥️

[@ricetxpeaches]

samurai champloo I think she’s talking about At the Devil’s Door. I liked the movie.

[@Trixee39]

There's one called "Mad Families"....it's kinda funny!

[@dariaa1678]

@@Trixee39 yeah but that was like a long time after glee ended so she wasn't talking about this one

[@Yourmom0709]

I love Brittney and Santana 😍😍😍😍

[@SUPERCORPSunday]

I miss you naya

[@nopenot9947]

Who is here after she went missing.🥺

[@springheartedtiger]

I read she cried for help before drowning

[@spidersiri104]

KZbin algorithm giving me what i want and need! my baby alive, safe and sound! i can´t cry anymore bc i know she´s alive somewhere else!

[@nicoleharris1130]

Rest In Power, Beautiful Naya 💔🙏🏾

[@Makeupbysophie10]

Omg she said she would want to sing make you feel my love and then it was sung by Rachel in Finn's episode 😭😭 and also ariana is now dating her ex

[@samanthabalbi6172]

Hearing her say she wants to sing make you feel my love hit hard Ik Lea sang that but now with her gone too it just hit hard

[@AquariusTwinsMH]

I love Naya in this interview. I'm a huge Brittana fan; however, since Heather won't be a series regular I think it would be okay for Santana to get a girlfriend. I still think she is best with Brittany though. I would love to see Brittana end up together by the time the series finale comes around.

[@girlwiththepurplepen]

The way she wanted to sing Make You Feel my Love, then Lea sang it in the tribute episode :(

[@haleys.3721]

2 days before Cory died😭 she wanted to sing make you feel my love

[@maryrudac8645]

It’s 7 years because Cory passed away in 2013

[@ngoziaguariavwodo779]

Rachel then sang it 💔💚

[@elisamatoledo5395]

we will miss you forever 💖

[@nayaswifee]

Santana's girlfriend should be me. ;)

[@radianceofdivine3713]

LMAO 😂🤣

[@marayaihross9228]

No... Ur ugly..

[@daciamathis6375]

@@marayaihross9228 oop and facts

[@marayaihross9228]

@@daciamathis6375 LOL

[@att4ckszn]

@@marayaihross9228 thx

[@lindachengeta9818]

Pray for Naya❤️

[@anivega1]

wow this was uploaded just 2 days before Cory died, and Naya maybe suggested "Make You Feel My Love" because Lea/Rachel sang it for Finn's death :'( I miss the old Glee so bad though, it's so different without Finn

[@Gamechangingproductions]

I love her...she's just too sweet and adorable

[@derekbaker3750]

Same here

[@shedskin01]

Such a sweet person! Naya, you’ll be forever missed 😢

[@rodweave1445]

miss you everyday, naya ❤

[@devangasilva5523]

I swear this interview has so much foreshadowing, from "make you feel my love" to "harry shot 3 movies" to "Ariana Grande"

[@nayavillanueva629]

NAYA RIVERA IS SO UNDERRATED

[@Chambinho4.0]

R.I.P querida Naya Rivera 💔🇧🇷

[@moggy4716]

I miss this angel so much 🖤🐝🦋

[@Dangansona]

Living as Santana... so your marrying Heather? :D ..i'm sorry lol.

[@Bims02]

omg. Naya wanted to sing Make You Feel My Love, and then Lea got too sing it in The Quarterback

[@BANARNPHOTO]

I love her! She's my fav!

[@valleydawn1497]

Rip naya

[@gleekygirl2504]

She said that heather looks adorable!!!! *feels*

[@mo.o.o]

She was so sweet! And she had good ideas for Santana's storyline, too bad that they have not listened to her...

[@brittanastorys2079]

Heya feelings *CRYINGGG*

[@charlesm007]

She’s such a angel 😭

[@hilaryboub7115]

This girl is on fire !

[@adela8021]

"Last season I didn't have any scenes with Puck" ... think again Naya

[@joaosilva3378]

2:19 that's weird tho...little did she know they would be singing this 2 months later...and for a sad reason.

[@ouaisjaimedelangues]

I am excited though about the possibility of a new love interest, and I agree, Santana is better doing comedy. The NY trio is the best (still waiting for a Kurtana duet)

[@nayaisbeautifulx3]

The waya she said "Heather is pregnat" was like 'oh damn, i wish it was my baby'

[@rosehayes2619]

I love you so so so so much naya

[@Julciaremix100]

she said she wanted to sing "make you feel my love" and lea sang that in the quoterback... :(

[@babivampire4ever]

Shay and Naya? Beyond yes.

[@brienisme]

love her!!

[@ForevrMichaelJackson]

Oh Naya....we all miss "this" you. leave the Kim Kardashian look behind. forget bout you ex. Just be the Naya we all know and love!!

[@theanonymous7805]

i wish she would’ve seen this.

[@realbodmon973]

@@theanonymous7805 ?

[@theanonymous7805]

Mood she kept getting plastic surgery

[@theanonymous7805]

Mood and she looked more and more like kim kardashian. i wish she appreciated how she looked naturally y’know? but it was her choice. this comment had nothing to do with the accident that’s going on if you were wondering lol

[@realbodmon973]

@@theanonymous7805 And how is that any of our business? she IS MISSING and you have time to say this.

[@santana1414]

I love Santana

[@kennayoprah9332]

Fly high Angel =(

[@JaclynTime]

shes gorgeous!!! and even prettier in person

[@user-sd1wi1go1q]

*dies* she's so GORGEOUS!

[@CantFightTheNarwhals]

ohmigod Naya singing The Way omgomgomg THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN. NOW.

[@Dance4Glee]

"Harry three two movies this summer." Me: AHHHHHHHHHHHH AHHHHHHHHHH WHOOOOOOOO YEAH YES WHOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@kura6]

Miss you angel

[@mercedeselexa81]

i miss her so.much.

[@jeanettesmith446]

Naya was so beautiful and such a lovely soul Great actress So upset about her death RIP sweet Angel ❤

[@julistener143]

totally agree !

[@DHU11]

Every life bares death! Every body you see, meet, everybody you love.... one of you will go before the other, unless together. Love and live LOUDLY and accept that the day awaits everybody, one day you will be the someone who is being mourned too. Enjoy every day while you can and that accept life as we know it is a waiting game that we have to pass by the time in the best way we see fit - and nothing more! There is someone in this comment section who will be ‘next’ - could be me, could be you, could be tomorrow, could be in two decades we have no idea. Be fearless guys, love to all. PHYSICAL BODY IS JUST A TEMPORARY HOME FOR THE LIFE YOU CARRY WITHIN, THE SOUL LIVES FOREVER IN THE UNIVERSE. BE FREE, NAYA!

[@lucyb2192]

Did anyone notice that she said she wants to make you feel my love from Adele and that’s the song Rachel Berry sang in the tribute episode

[@SuperLolacookie]

I realy want to know if Naya gets a baby how it looks like :D I guess very very veeery cute :O

[@jennifergwynne8709]

there's a KZbinr called Anna SacconeJoly she looks exactly like Naya and shes has two kids

[@SuperLolacookie]

Jennifer Gwynne yes but it also depends on her man :D

[@jennifergwynne8709]

good point, hahaha :D

[@MattyBfan1001]

And now shes pregnant

[@hollygardnerchannel]

+Klara Kroatia and now she's given birth

[@ouaisjaimedelangues]

I will never give up on Brittana.

[@yannieavila1367]

Naya!!! 😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@chiarasquiz969]

I love Santana and brittani

[@ellegrande5374]

She mentioned Ariana, I'm so happy

[@kirstyfisher4565]

love you naya. xxx

[@alexmcc13]

I just realised this was posted 2 days before Corey passed 😢 RIP Corey and Naya

[@ellie9085]

My heart hurts so much.

[@briannadevlin1298]

Hold on did heather have the baby yet I didn't even know she was pregnant

[@XxGameFreakGirlxX]

Yeah she had a son, Elijah he's now 1 years old

[@mckaylamurphy5336]

When she talked about make you feel my love:(

[@atharashibirmingham663]

Great! Another Bicorn xD Love it

[@steff444411]

hahaha...wow she is the best I love her :)

[@laumayaful]

y que durante la sexta temporada los escritores nos den más de lo que no nos dieron durante la tercera temporada, es decir, si ellos se metieron a escribir esos papeles, que los desarrollen normalmente como con cualquier otra pareja, incluso a klein le han escrito historias más picantes, asi que no hay excusa Ryan! Vamos que a lo mejor así las actrices le ponen más pasión a su relación!

[@lulyloa]

BRITTANA FOREVER!!!

[@lulubreadddo]

Santana in telenovelas would be so funny she'd have a blast slapping other random latinas

[@vikik.5704]

She's so cool :D

[@lilybeven1042]

Just remember that even though santana is getting a new love intrest she did say that she will always love brittney the most so hooray!!!!! :)

[@spencermazzochi1746]

Naya wanted to to sing Adele's "Make you feel my love"...which is what Lea sang to Cory on the quarterback. : (

[@syennasemerena273]

Miss you naya