Well, award season is upon us and Hollywood is at it again. You’d be hard pressed to turn on your TV and not see the familiar flashing lights, cameras, red carpets and skimpy outfits. But, that’s not the only thing that’s remained the same. For the 2nd year in a row, the Academy Award nominees have excluded any actors of color.
Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to air her displeasure and call for actors of color to join her in boycotting the show. Check out her video below.
We must stand in our power!We must stand in our power.
Posted by Jada Pinkett Smith on Monday, January 18, 2016
And, while there are many responses, one of the most colorful has been Janet Hubert’s. Known to many as The REAL Aunt Viv from the hit sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air which starred none other than Will Smith, Jada’s man, Hubert didn’t mince words. Check out her response below.
https://youtu.be/N9eY-kKXBnQ
BMWK, Does Jada have a point? Does “Aunt Viv”?