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Most black actresses come to a new set w/ their hair done (me) or bring their wigs & clip-ins w/them. It’s either that or take a chance that you will look crazy on screen. Many of us also bring our own foundation. One too many times seeing no shade that matches you will learn ya!
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Most Black actors get their hair cut or styled outside of set, often at their own expense because Hollywood hairstylists are one size fit all and that ‘all’ does not include Black hair. This has been my experience for the last 20 years in the business & it hasn’t changed at all. twitter.com/yahya/status/1…
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I can't find the clip (or interview) but Roy Woods Jr once talked about that somewhere. He says if he sees a white makeup artist about to touch his hair before a segment "the discrimination begins immediately." Wish I could find it, it's hilarious (and pointed).
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Same in theatrical arts. AND...the lighting designers that openly get frustrated that they aren't/can't light the dark person properly...as if it's the performers fault. How racist & unprofessional & ppl silently let's those comments fly as to not cause further disturbance...
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I know it's not the point, but your makeup always looks so pretty when you're on talking dead. I'm a fan of pink eye shadow, and I wear it as a pasty white girl, but it looks so awesome on your skintone. I am sorry that in modern times we can't have makeup available for POC.
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Thanks, hun. But makeup is available for all skin tones, it just has to be a priority for makeup artists to find and get it. And you are not pasty white. You are gloriously alabaster ❤️
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