Nicole Scherzinger wants to marry and have children.

The pop beauty, 36, recently split from Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, but that hasn't blunted her ambition to start a family, something she says she ''definitely'' wants to do.

Asked whether she still wants marriage and kids, Nicole shared: ''Settling down is definitely in the picture for me but everything at the right time.''

What's more, Nicole said she found playing Grizabella in 'Cats' in London's West End to be a ''cathartic'' experience because she related so much to her feline alter-ego.

She reflected: ''I grew a lot as a person throughout. At times, I felt I was transforming into my character. The show is quite cathartic.

''It's the story of a broken woman wanting forgiveness who needs a new start in life, then she ends up being the one chosen to be reborn again.

''Everyone goes through struggles. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the song 'Memory' [from the show], especially anyone who's been broken and is longing to find happiness again.

''I think we have to be vulnerable sometimes and let things go.''

Nicole also said she is keen to branch out and do more acting.

She told LOOK magazine: ''I want to continue to tour the world and then do some movie acting.

''I'd love to do a musical or comedy - I like to be a goofball. I'm a big fan of Judd Apatow's movies.''