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entertainment2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding Netflix's 'Queen Cleopatra'

Actress Adele James, who stars as Cleopatra in the Netflix docuseries "Queen Cleopatra," addressed the colorism controversy surrounding her casting in a recent podcast appearance. Egyptian officials have criticized the biracial actress's portrayal of the ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic Kingdom. James dismissed the criticism, saying "blackwashing isn't a thing" and that people who feel threatened by Blackness are "self-loathing." The series is part of Jada Pinkett Smith's "African Queens" franchise and intentionally depicts Cleopatra as of mixed ethnicity to reflect theories about her possible Egyptian ancestry and the multicultural nature of Ancient Egypt.

via CNN|
#adele-james#blackwashing#cleopatra
entertainment2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Cleopatra's Portrayal in Netflix Documentary.

Director Tina Gharavi defends the decision to cast a Black actress as Cleopatra in the upcoming Netflix series "Queen Cleopatra," citing historical evidence that the Egyptian queen was unlikely to be white. Gharavi also addresses the backlash she received from Egyptians who accused her of "blackwashing" and "stealing" their history. She argues that the portrayal of Cleopatra as Black is a political act that challenges Hollywood's indoctrination of internalized white supremacy and calls for a conversation about colorism. Gharavi sees Cleopatra's story as a reflection of who we are and the need for women leaders, regardless of race.

via Variety|
#black-actress#cleopatra#colorism
entertainment2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Disney's Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Casting Choices.

Disney's casting of a light-skinned actress, Sydney, for the role of Nani in the live-action "Lilo & Stitch" has sparked outrage among Pacific Islanders who feel that darker-skinned actors should have been given the opportunity for representation. Many argue that Nani's brown skin and body shape were integral to the character's representation of Pacific Islanders, and that the casting choice is an example of colorism. Others argue that Sydney's Hawaiian ancestry justifies her casting, but many feel that Nani's skin tone is essential to the story and the portrayal of local Hawaiian life.

via BuzzFeed|
#colorism#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' casting sparks colorism controversy.

Disney's casting of a biracial, light-skinned actor in the role of Nani, Lilo's older sister, in the live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch" has sparked a debate on colorism. Many Native Hawaiian fans were disappointed, hoping for an actor whose features reflected those of the island's Indigenous population. This is not the first time Disney has faced criticism for whitewashing or changing the appearance of characters of color in their live-action adaptations.

via NBC News|
#casting#colorism#disney
society2 years ago

Jodie Turner-Smith's Struggles with Raising a Biracial Daughter and Parenthood.

Actress Jodie Turner-Smith has opened up about her internal struggle in raising a biracial daughter, revealing that motherhood has helped "heal" her experiences with colorism. Turner-Smith shared that despite her own internal conflict, she embraced the fact that her daughter's journey would be unique. Growing up with a lack of role models and seeing the discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone impacted her "psyche." Turner-Smith was interviewed by Elle UK for its May issue.

via CNN|
#biracialdaughter#colorism#jodieturnersmith