The X Factor

She’s an actor, singer, role model, and all-around superstar. We’re talking about the sensational 11-year old Willow Smith. She’s accomplished more in her young life than most people have achieved in their entire lives!

We sat down with Willow just a few hours before her live performance tonight!

Of course someone with the X factor would be a fan of THE X FACTOR. “I watch THE X FACTOR almost every night when it comes on," she told us shortly before taking the stage. "I think it’s an amazing show because it gives people space to be who they want to be. Most people have great talent and don’t have anybody to sing to or dance to. I think it’s awesome.”

And of course, we must know where she gets her unique sense of style. “I get my sense of style from a lot of different people, like my aunt who’s also my stylist. I get it from my mom too because she’s stylish. It’s like whatever comes in my mind, they make it into something awesome.”

Judging by the way she rocks her style in all her performances and music videos, we know there’s a lot going on in her mind! As the judges said last night, as an artist you must be creative and original, and Willow is just that.

What advice would she give to the finalists? She told us, “Just have fun because nobody can really go wrong with just being yourself up there. Just be yourself and don’t lose the fun of it!”

Well said, Willow! We couldn’t agree more.

The finalists better pay attention to her performance tonight. Willow plans on bringing it with her performance of “Fireball.” “It’s going to be a lot more upbeat and more loud!” she told us with excitement moments before going to rehearse for tonight.

Like any fireball coming your way, you better step aside. Willow is blazing a path for herself and she ain’t slowing down any time soon. Watch our exclusive pre-performance interview here.

Don’t forget to watch Willow Smith and Jessie J perform tonight 8/7C on FOX!