‘The Acolyte’ Star Jodie Turner-Smith Wants Disney to Denounce Racist Backlash More Vocally: Woke Isn’t a ‘Dirty Word’
“The Acolyte” alum Jodie Turner-Smith is calling out “Star Wars” parent company Disney for not thwarting racist backlash to the franchise’s actors.
Jodie Turner-Smith calls out Disney for ignoring racism and online bullying of its actors
It’s just not fair to not say anything. It’s really unfair,” said Turner-Smith of the studio ignoring racism "The Acolyte" costar Amandla Stenberg received.
THE ACOLYTE Star Jodie Turner-Smith Calls Out Disney For Not Doing More To Defend Cast From Online Abuse
The Acolyte actress Jodi Turner-Smith has put Disney on blast for failing to come to the defence of the show's cast - Amandla Stenberg, in particular - when they were targetted for online
‘It’s Really Unfair’: The Acolyte’s Jodie Turner-Smith Does Not Hold Back About Feeling Like Disney Avoided Defending The Cast From Backlash
Jodie Turner-Smith played Aniseya, the mother of the sisters played by star Amandla Stenberg. The actress recalled being quite excited when Stenberg handed her a literal essay about her character so that the two would be on the same page regarding how she was planning to play the role.
The Acolyte’s Jodie Turner-Smith Thinks Disney Failed Its Stars
Disney's silence on the harassment The Acolyte's main star faced still doesn't sit well with some of its cast.
Jodie Turner-Smith Called Out Disney For Not Protecting Its Actors Against Online Racism And Bullying
An unsettling pattern has formed when people of color are called to lead Disney sci-fi projects, which includes backlash and alarmingly disgraceful comments rooted in bigotry, and Jodie Turner-Smith has had enough of it.
Acolyte star calls out Disney for lack of support over ‘racist’ abuse from Star Wars fans
Acolyte star calls out Disney for lack of support over ‘racist’ abuse from Star Wars fans - ‘It’s really unfair,’ frustrated ...
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The Acolyte Star: Disney Didn't Do Enough to Defend Amandla Stenberg
The Acolyte star Jodie Turner-Smith called out Disney for not doing enough to defend Amandla Stenberg and challenged studios ...
‘The Acolyte’ Star Blasts Disney For Not Protecting Its Cast
A lead actress from The Acolyte is not mincing words about harassment aimed at the cast and what Disney did not do to stop it ...
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Amandla Stenberg Is a Sci-Fi Marie Antoinette
If sheer dressing were to have been around during the days of Marie Antoinette, she very well might have worn something ...
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THE ACOLYTE Star Amandla Stenberg Says Cancellation Wasn't "A Huge Shock" Amid "Rampage Of Vitriol"
Amandla Stenberg, who played the dual lead roles of Force-sensitive "twins" Osha and Mae in The Acolyte, has broken her silence on Disney+'s latest Star Wars series being cancelled, and it sounds ...
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Amandla Stenberg not shocked by Acolyte cancelation following bigoted backlash
Amandla Stenberg isn't surprised 'The Acolyte' was cancelled following a "rampage of vitriol" over its inclusive messaging. The 25-year-old actress led the cast of the 'Star Wars' spin-off as both ...
Toxic Fandom: How Hollywood Is Battling Fans Who Are ‘Just Out For Blood' - From Social Media Boot Camps to Superfan Focus Groups
Amandla Stenberg, the lead of the "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte," posted an eight-and-a-half-minute video to her Instagram ...