Zoe Saldana Plays Nina Simone Using Blackface. Singer's Family Angry
Entertainment | Caitlin Gibson, The Washington Post | Friday March 4, 2016
The backlash against director Cynthia Mort's Nina has been particularly sharp since it was announced in 2012 that the light-skinned Zoe Saldana would play Simone. "My mother was raised at a time when she was told her nose was too wide, her skin was too dark. Appearance-wise this is not the best choice"
Zoe Saldana faces flak to play legendary singer Nina Simone
Entertainment | Sarika | Monday September 17, 2012
Avatar star Zoe Saldana, who was to play jazz legend Nina Simone in eagerly anticipated biopic Nina, has faced backlash from the critics about the colour of her skin.
Zoe Saldana in Nina Simone biopic?
Entertainment | Sarika | Thursday August 16, 2012
Actress Zoe Saldana is in talks to star as the iconic singer Nina Simone in her biopic.
Zoe Saldana Plays Nina Simone Using Blackface. Singer's Family Angry
Entertainment | Caitlin Gibson, The Washington Post | Friday March 4, 2016
The backlash against director Cynthia Mort's Nina has been particularly sharp since it was announced in 2012 that the light-skinned Zoe Saldana would play Simone. "My mother was raised at a time when she was told her nose was too wide, her skin was too dark. Appearance-wise this is not the best choice"
Zoe Saldana faces flak to play legendary singer Nina Simone
Entertainment | Sarika | Monday September 17, 2012
Avatar star Zoe Saldana, who was to play jazz legend Nina Simone in eagerly anticipated biopic Nina, has faced backlash from the critics about the colour of her skin.
Zoe Saldana in Nina Simone biopic?
Entertainment | Sarika | Thursday August 16, 2012
Actress Zoe Saldana is in talks to star as the iconic singer Nina Simone in her biopic.
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