June 22nd 2024.
The latest buzz in the entertainment world is the hit show, The Acolyte, and its star, Amandla Stenberg. However, the young actress has recently opened up about the struggles she has faced behind the scenes. Despite the initial success and positive feedback from critics, the show has received backlash from some fans who feel it is pushing LGBTQ themes onto the audience.
In a recent interview with the show's creator, Leslie Headland, Stenberg made a bold statement saying, "Star Wars is so gay already." This sparked a wave of negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, dropping the show's rating from 84% to a mere 14%. Not only were there criticisms of the show's supposed LGBTQ themes, but also racist attacks towards Stenberg, who portrays twins Verosha 'Osha' and Mae-ho 'Mae' Aniseya.
Taking to Instagram, Stenberg used her platform to address these attacks in a powerful way. She released a diss track and accompanying music video, calling out the trolls and their intolerable racism. In the caption, she called for a response within 72 hours, challenging them to come up with a choreographed routine. Talk about standing up for yourself!
The talented actress has been no stranger to facing racism in recent weeks. In the song, she references an old interview where she discusses the US police system and the impact of her film, The Hate U Give, on white audiences. She boldly states, "white people crying was the goal." This interview has resurfaced and caused further backlash towards Stenberg, but she refuses to back down.
Stenberg's journey in the spotlight has been far from easy. From her breakthrough role in The Hunger Games as Rue, she has faced discrimination and racism. In a 2018 interview with the New York Times, she revealed that starring in the franchise exposed her to racism for the first time, fueling her motivation to fight for her rights.
Throughout her career, Stenberg has used her voice to speak out against injustice and support causes close to her heart. She has been a vocal advocate for black women and has called out cultural appropriation, such as when she criticized Kylie Jenner's cornrow hairstyle in 2015. Stenberg believes in using her platform to bring attention to important issues and promote positive change.
The Acolyte may be streaming on Disney Plus now, but Stenberg's bravery and resilience in the face of adversity continue to inspire. As she continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry, we can only hope that the intolerable racism she has faced will become a thing of the past. If you have a celebrity story to share, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team - they would love to hear from you!
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