Cynthia Erivo Talks About Portraying Harriet Tubman | TODAY

[@jsmcguireIII]

Harriet Tubman was a BADASS and American patriot

[@eugenereeves418]

But in the movie played by a Nigerian immigrant has Tubman looking scared and a coward. Role should have went to a Foundational black American 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lionessofjudah1403]

@@eugenereeves418 RIGHT ON FAMILY, THIS IS THE EXACT SAME THING I POSTED. THIS IS SHAMEFUL AND A OUTRIGHT DISGRACE TO HAVE THIS IMMIGRANT PLAY HARRIET TUBMAN. ADOS, FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICANS ARE THE DESCENDANTS OF HARRIET TUBMAN THEREFORE WE POSSESS THAT SAME SPIRIT THAT SHE HAD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN CASTED FOR THIS IMPORTANT ROLE.

[@thulasmash2195]

@@eugenereeves418 looking scared and coward? Thats why British actors outclass American actors thoroughly

[@princerose233]

@IPrince Majestic shes a white supremacist herself. Stfu.

[@LOUDSTUDIOCAM]

@@eugenereeves418 Harriet had African traits just like us. Black American is African-American. Like Chinese is Japanese,Mexico is Venezuela. Don't have nightmares about it. 🙆‍♂️

[@NinaBT-nu3vs]

A woman called Moses starring Cecily Tyson is amazing!

[@kristineilochi4615]

Yes it is!

[@l.michelleindigenousred2757]

Absolutely

[@BRKS627]

True

[@mellc1395]

I never heard of it. Definitely checking it out. Thank you sis

[@TBWL829]

This what ticked me off. Majority of the black people in 70', 80' know this movies. Most of us watch the movie in school (5th through high school). No one is talking about it.

[@watdog2012]

First a foreigner plays Dr King, now a women who has talked reckless about black American women is playing our hero Harriet. We REJECT this madness!

[@hasanx4637]

you should reject that slave name.

[@gabriellemccullough-hanks9644]

@@hasanx4637 Apples and oranges..

[@bertc2314]

Don't forget Nina Simone who was played (used loosely) by Zoe Saldana and even Mike Epps was in it selling his SOUL.

[@MozzieMutant]

What about when you guys have played Africans????

[@jermainewoods7397]

@@MozzieMutant in american movies..were not leaving america competing with other blacks in their countries..

[@lucynthiaharris4827]

Angela Bassett. Viola Davis. Alfre Woodard. Anika Noni Rose. The list goes on.

[@americancreole6299]

Why couldn't JANELLE be Harriet? She actually embodies a LOT of the same characteristics (bold and fearless). I've never heard of this woman before that is playing Harriet.

[@lucynthiaharris4827]

@@americancreole6299 agreed! And she's in the movie too..

[@americancreole6299]

@@lucynthiaharris4827 Yes, that's why I even thought of her in the first place. Maybe Cynthia has a stronger fanbase or better connections in Hollywood. IDK. I hadn't really heard of her before this though. I think Janelle did a fantastic job in Hidden Figures and I don't think she would have a problem doing another period piece role. I am going to see this just to support Janelle and because I am fascinated with Harriet Tubman's story.

[@sashanoel8766]

I bet you didn't have an issue with the movie 12 yrs a slave though. The main character was played by a British black man. why the uproar when a black woman gets a shot? knock it off. How about we stop recycling the same black actresses and give all of us a moment to shine. Hollywood is already tough enough for black people.

[@jessicaa9470]

Sasha V mmmm there was backlash though. Also the actor in 12years never disrespected African Americans like Erivo did

[@thiago140893]

This woman is always taking bad about african American women and now she’s playing one...

[@anpdm1]

@Jordan Lopez Not as good as Cecily Tyson would have been. I saw Erivo in The Color Purple and Whoopie Goldberg played a better Celie.

[@eugenereeves418]

Agree👍🏾 She has been on Twitter bashing foundational black Americans

[@DavieD609]

LMAO! No, she isn’t

[@DavieD609]

Formally known as Rex X nope

[@thiago140893]

Winx Believe are you serious? Go find for youself

[@eiram31]

sorry an african american should have played this role...not this Nigerian Brit who always had something slick to say about them.

[@biokomalabo9468]

Oh yes! Let me guess: Halle Berry, Thandie Newton, Alicia Keys, Zendaya... Of course, we got you.

[@pistolpete8231]

What did she say?

[@randomman9231]

@@pistolpete8231 look up her tweets. She don't respect black Americans

[@pistolpete8231]

@@randomman9231 hmmm

[@randomman9231]

@@pistolpete8231 it's disappointing

[@DuraDigi]

Wow how many American actresses are there that could have played this part it’s a no for me!!!

[@nfahwi]

So you're not going to watch? She's overexposed but Harriet Tubman is not. Typical throwing out the baby with the bathwater. A strategy to forever stay struggling.

[@purpleglitter9596]

@@nfahwi This women has been making fun of African Americans on Twitter. Forget her and this movie. They need to cast African Americans to play African Americans.

[@sacatracreoleoflouisiana3004]

A bed witch playing Harriet

[@kristineilochi4615]

That's a no for me too, dawg. *in my Randy Jackson voice* LOL

[@mbembaleba536]

@@kristineilochi4615 so you're hating an African and you have an African name? Wow!!!

[@TheIntrovert83]

Viola Davis hands down! #ADOS

[@nubiandna4155]

Yep!

@TurquoisePurpleSky Sky She's playing Ma Rainey.

[@mbembaleba536]

You know that Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman will portray African warriors in the future, right?

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Viola wasn't going to do the horseback and all that. Still love her but c'mon.

[@TheIntrovert83]

@TurquoisePurpleSky Sky WTF you talking about?! I bought Widows on Amazon! lol

[@javonicasapp1203]

SMH!!! All the talented Black American actors and they couldn't find an actual ADOS/Black American to play that role. Let Hollywood do a movie about Ann Frank and the Holocaust and I highly doubt they would cast a German as the lead role.

[@jeromepowell9245]

Comparing the casting of a Black British actress to a German playing a Jew is way off.

[@dmoriarty1976]

A joo probably produced wrote and directed this.. they produce all the Rap album 2.. not a good thing

[@abagelmuppetstuff]

@@dmoriarty1976 rot

[@nikeshamorrow9444]

Janelle Monae would have been a better choice as Harriet and would not have needed a wig. Her hair is already natural.

[@trueinsightwithrose7930]

@@nikeshamorrow9444 So true.

[@idoyes1400]

Why is harriet wearing a type 2 hair wig?

[@americancreole6299]

LOL

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

OOP

[@kaydreams6051]

Yeah they make kinky wigs idk why they couldn't find one

[@naimam8212]

Jay Smart Lmao, Does the hair look wavy to you? It is a little streched out but is def kinky.

[@kaydreams6051]

@@naimam8212 You look Somali but black Americans usually don't have that hair.

[@shawnharvey75]

How can you play an African American hero but you hate African-Americans, I love Harriet Tubman but I will not be supported this woman I hope all black folks feel the same

[@quaweeguy]

she hates african americans? what?

[@dorap1993]

Do your own research . Stop being intellectually lazy. She’s racist against foundational black Americans

[@Theannointed1]

@TurquoisePurpleSky Sky yes she does. she was entertaining her white male friend with jokes about black americans, and ill bet a dollar to doughnuts your not a foundational black. kick rocks.

[@williamwooten6156]

I respect your decision.

[@manyblessings8008]

She hates AAs? How?

[@starmoon1172]

Should have got an african American women to play her smh

[@davidfugal4530]

We are NOT AFRICAN Americans, WE are NATIVE BLACK AMERICANS. I understand your point tho..

[@DavieD609]

Oh look a xenophobic trump supporter

[@queenmemphis]

@@davidfugal4530 Natives are Africans as well.

[@queenmemphis]

@ADOS. lineageOur ancestors were ENSLAVED never slaves.

[@queenmemphis]

@ADOS. lineage Stop looking at the beast defintion and the comment STILL stand. Talk to your and my ancestors on that if you are Black Ase'!

[@mmafan3]

Yes a black American should have been selected i.e. Viola Davis. However the aggravating factor here is that cynthia has spewed inflammatory and disparaging remarks towards African Americans. To have her play the role of a woman that she will never ever even be a fraction of character wise or have the guts to do what Ms. Tubman did in real life is an abject disgrace and insult.

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

How many people can do what she did, fr?

[@shellybelly01]

Wow.. would be great with viola davis.... def a strong actress

[@williamwooten6156]

Afrikan Amerikans also slander each other. Forgive and move forward.

[@angiearthur1408]

What did she say about Black people? I have never heard of Cynthia Ervio until I saw the movie trailer for Harriet Tubman.

[@williamwooten6156]

@@angiearthur1408 Angie, I saw the movie yesterday. It was great

[@hasanx4637]

wigs look ridiculous on TV. Why put a wig on that woman? Harriet Tubman wore her hair natural. all she had to do was grow it out a little. Tubman covered her hair anyway.

[@hasanx4637]

@@mizzobjectiveone3819 what does "long "hair have to do with beauty? Harriet Tubman did not have long hair like Arabs or white people, so why did they have to put a wig on her? The actress and Tubman had the same hair type, because they came from the same region of Africa. You sound like you're full of self hate.

[@jettap7652]

Hasan x that's stupid.

[@roymerritt348]

There are a lot of young African American women who could have played the young Harriet Tubman, and get an established African American woman like Viola Davis to play the adult role.

[@kalaklah4848]

@Roy Merritt. Viola has been in everything and over exposed. I want some variety and new blood. With all that Cynthia Ervo has accomplished I am sure she will own and eat this role

[@JdmCivicLife]

Harriet Tubman should be played by a Black American woman! I'm not supporting this movie.

[@DavieD609]

Noble Karim nobody cares

[@JdmCivicLife]

@@DavieD609 you care because you commented.

[@nfahwi]

So stay home and stay miserable while the world passes you traitors on by.

[@_laelynnn]

Noble Karim give it a chance. i understand your upset but i think she’ll do amazing

[@lionessofjudah1403]

@@_laelynnn That wig and her scared and afraid look lacks the spirit of a foundational Black American. We are the descendants of Harriet Tubman, therefore we have the spirit of our ancestor.

[@eugenereeves418]

👎🏾👎🏾Why is a Nigerian who has been on Twitter hating and bashing foundational black Americans playing this iconic role. A black American should of got this role not a immigrant.

[@americancreole6299]

@Winx Believe That is a veiled insult and you know it! "Ghetto American"? She might as well join the next KKK meeting saying things like that.

[@hasanx4637]

what did she say about" Foundational Black Americans"? Foundational White Americans are paying for the film,so what does it matter to you? no one is forcing you to pay to see it?

[@28ny]

@@hasanx4637 Black Americans are paying for this film because they have been some of the most loyal film ticket buyers in the last 30 years., And since the subject is about OUR history, which the STUDIO wants to make MONEY FROM, we have a RIGHT TO DEMAND that the person playing our revered ancestor ISN'T RACIST against US. DO you have a PROBLEM with THAT?

[@hasanx4637]

@@eugenereeves418 Ashkenazi Jews. I stopped right there. smh.

[@hasanx4637]

@peggy allen I think you are getting paying to WATCH a film confused with paying FOR a film to be made. Unless your 6 years old is a shame. You have the right to see a film you paid a ticket for. You do not have the "right" to dictate what fil makers can do with their money. You can't "demand" nothing without power- which you obviously DO NOT have. It's called begging. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT?

[@thatruther7924]

i dont care that should been a black american woman.......

[@DavieD609]

tha truther oh look a xenophobic trump supporter

[@janepatrick97]

Does that mean African Americans will stop playing Africans.Nelson Mandela has been played by Americans

[@janepatrick97]

@boy14395 I'm okay with Americans playing us Africans I support it,i'm just saying,let's find the best among us to tell our stories.

[@trueinsightwithrose7930]

@@janepatrick97 And it was a lot of Africans that was not happy about that.

[@natethestrange_yt6094]

@Torchy Brown Lady(Respectfully) you people come and leech our profit when we shed our blood and tears, and then do nothing to help, you know what you guys do you play our people like Harriet Tubman, etc. ADOS people suffer but still fight for our rights, Its only fair that you at least don't steal our well earned benefits. We may play the roles of your fictional characters , but you guys go and play Harriet freaking Tubman. Gud Gully Mully

[@purpleglitter9596]

Won't be watching...they should have cast an African American woman who Descends from slavery. This woman is disrespectful to us! Forget her!

[@hartzaire]

They should have got Aisha Hinds who played Harriet Tubman on the show underground

[@AKAvist]

Yessss! I've been saying this since I heard they were bringing Harriet's story to the big screen. Aisha Hinds portrayal of Harriet Tubman gave me chills!

[@2284-l6x]

YES

[@Mkym365]

Zaire hart They should have gotten a whole lot of other actresses, however, the best Actress was chosen for the Role!

[@delorbb2298]

First the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King and now this. Were there no Americans available? I know that they will work for less than Americans but sometimes you gotta do what's right over what's cheapest.

[@r.johnson1170]

You're going to be mad when you find out that a black brit is about to play Fred Hampton lol.

[@delorbb2298]

@@r.johnson1170 damnit!

[@bertc2314]

How about Nina Simone?

[@MozzieMutant]

Hope you have the same energy when Americans play Africans

[@delorbb2298]

@@MozzieMutant I don't think it's my place to speak for Africans. See how that works? I'm speaking from my experience and that's not something anyone can just jump into. If Africans have an issue with Americans they can do what I'm doing now.

[@bricevanderwoodsan2433]

Cynthia Erivo play roles in your own country! I hope this movie tanks in the box office.

[@nubiandna4155]

Exactly

[@HeroShades]

@@HomeEduSchool Me too. She's gonna be awesome in the movie and will win an Oscar. So talented and she's such a sweetheart. I love her and support her. If I didn't support her I'd be really stupid.

[@margretsims1322]

What a childish comment......it was an amazing movie

[@jettap7652]

Brice Vanderwoodsan that "hope" didn't work. The more you try to dim someone else's light, the more you dim your own.

[@cooper482011]

This interview tells me that Cynthia Erivo knows NOTHING about Harriet Tubman.

[@Mkym365]

Black Americans as well as Blacks everywhere love you Cynthia and YOU did a Phenomenal job portraying Harriet Tubman... Don’t mind the HATERS!!!!

[@lovelyharmony5143]

Black Americans don’t support women like her, she doesn’t even like African Americans🤢

[@lizand18]

Slaves are taken from Africa and brought to America, and Cynthia is an African, she came from where slaves are taken from. Don't understand where the hate is coming from???? We are watching the movie in numbers so let them keep whining 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mkym365]

lovely harmony .....You’re Grossly mis-informed dear.

[@Jaxk13]

she's not black American, I will not be supporting this movie

[@LOUDSTUDIOCAM]

Neither are you. U are african.

[@mamajajameme_nathalie1908]

We should be united in Christ first. Cynthia is doing well for herself in America maybe she wasn't given the same opportunity where she's from. There are different type of Africans and remember we should always be united and support each other base on our ancestral link. There are a lot of competition in Hollywood. After an audition if a role was meant for a particular individual it will be awarded to the artist. She did a great job in her role as Harriet Tubman and she is blessed with incredible vocal cords.

[@marias7599]

Nissan Jackson Wait. Is this like the “blue-gold dress” thing cause I see a black lady. Am I missing something? Honest question here

[@Mkym365]

Nissan Jackson ......Such a Shameful Racist Statement to utter out loud!

[@JimGuevara]

I won’t be supporting this movie. Are you kidding me? You couldn’t find ONE AFRICAN AMERICA actress to take in such an important role??? Ridiculous.

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

An athletic actress willing to ride horses and do her own stunts?

[@Mkym365]

orisheju ukuedojor She Nailed the part to the T!

[@cynthiaking1042]

American DOS is not happy with Cynthia Erivo playing Harriet Tubman disrespectful...the word is to BOYCOTT THIS MOVIE.

[@MsKawami]

NOPE 👎🏽

[@melechdomeyhwh]

💯

[@williamwooten6156]

You have the right to make your choice. I saw the movie minutes ago and loved it.

[@williamwooten6156]

@@l.daniels Humbly, Harriet didnt leave an autobiography. Story telling is part fiction. I do respect your opinion.

[@sweetjr25]

Boycotting this crap

[@jeromepowell9245]

Why is it crap?

[@eldwdubu6968]

@@jeromepowell9245 Comment by qantasia matthews: The Nigerian actor who is playing her. Has made plenty of comments about black African Americans. It has reposted numerous retweets in messages that pretty much the grade African Americans. Tweets like saying Nigerians are better than African Americans. There are plenty of African American descent actresses in Hollywood that could have played her. If it was a African hero she will be a perfect candidate. But it's African American hero and it should be played by African-American woman.

[@eugenereeves418]

Agree ,they gave this role to a Nigerian immigrant who hates foundational black Americans 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mkym365]

Eugene Reeves .....Why this attempt to Malign and Disparage this Beautiful Human Being for No Just Reason tho?!

[@whocaresidont6716]

My ADOS family should be the only people allowed to play our ancestors in any and every roll period. The disrespect has to fukkn stop these people dnt understand what it's like to have our ancestors blood flowing threw us .if these other kkkultured groups had any type of respect they would turn down the rolls they are offered but the dont so what does that say about them???

[@chewgumbs247]

what are "ADOS people" going to do about it?...... nothing....

[@ibrahimabarry4937]

Then tell your ADOS people, or whatever you want to call yourself to stop playing Africans characters

[@angelamichelle6342]

Not going to see it. Harriett Tubman is a Black American icon that deserved better representation

[@ShashanaCO]

Not watching #HarrietDeservesBetter

[@lionessofjudah1403]

RIGHT ON SISTER!

[@hasanx4637]

who cares.

[@hasanx4637]

@Knowledge is Power good for you, That sister has cashed her check already. Her mailman will keep bringing her the rest for years to come. maybe she'll get a t shirt with you on it. or maybe not? you can go on whining.

[@Mkym365]

Shana Already watched it! A Phenomenal Movie🎥🍿 by a Talented Cast, I Highly Recommend iT!❤️

[@smmickensfleming2711]

Who? I hear an accent , who is this? Hollyweird... strikes AGAIN!!!!

[@tinyqx5427]

British accent

[@henriettabarlett666]

I can't believe he sit up there and said she started the underground railroad. The underground railroad was already in place when she ran and it facilitaed her making it to freedom. The she brilliantly helped so many more over a thousand to get to freedom by means of the underground railroad.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Could tell he half-way know his black history ✌🏽

[@maceoleonthomas1483]

Peyton, Everyone who is perplexed about why Harriet Tubman is looking at her hands in the opening scene of the trailer. She had just crossed over into Pennsylvania (a free state) and she was so overwhelmed to be free, that she said (in her own words): "When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything; the sun came like gold through the trees, and over the fields, and I felt like I was in heaven."

[@vivecagipsonwilliams1165]

Maceo Leon Thomas amazing fact: during the filming of this particular scene the Sun ☀️ beamed brightly and dynamically burst through the clouds! ⛅️#God loves Cynthia Erivo! #Not manufactured cinematography #amazing and memorable experience #not moved by the haters 🌟🌟🌟🌟🧝🏽‍♀️🎬🎥#Grammy #Emmy #Tony #hope she adds to this impressive collection

[@1lebero]

Only FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICANS should play our heroes PERIOD!!!!!

[@trueinsightwithrose7930]

Not supporting this movie. Stick with the original with Cisley Tyson.

[@americancreole6299]

We needed a new movie for this generation though. Cicely is almost 100. She was for our grandparents' generation.

[@ladileelee1]

@@americancreole6299 she closer to the real deal

[@Mkym365]

Rose Torrentine Cisley Tyson another Beautiful Black Immigrant also played the part of Harriet in a mini series

[@kenallen8213]

I don't have a problem with Black British actors playing AA in American films. But in this particular case concerning this actor, I will not be seeing this film. Her past tweets are highly problematic and condescending. I simply can not support this. Had the actress not been disrespectful towards African Americans then it would be different. No support from me.

[@LoveBeautyFun7]

Same

[@kenallen8213]

@Mocha Brown Nah. Its just this Erivo person. I don't like her because she disrespected Black Americans so I can never support any film or project with her in it. I won't write off the whole universe of Black British/African actors though. Hating on them is a recent phenomenon. Sidney Portier, Harry Belafonte played numerous Black American roles and Black Americans not only didn't complain, but they embraced them. I haven't heard any women complaining about Idris Elba. As long as Black British/African actors are respectful towards native Black Americans then I'm cool with them playing AA roles. But absolutely no support for Erivo.

[@hazell1593]

FAKE!!! Why didn't Al Roker bring up her controversial tweets??

[@Jjj-qe9ph]

Hazel L EXACTLY

[@TBWL829]

Wrong, Cicely Tyson played Harriet Tubman in two movies.

[@TBWL829]

@George George it's sad that some black people think at least we got Harriet's Tubman history on the screen. This most likely be introduced to the youth in Elementary to History. PS. She didn't go to her pastor!

[@jettap7652]

Sharon White for television. "Harriet" has never been on the Big Screen in her own movie. Television and Movie Houses are not the same.

[@living.with.purpose2287]

Will not be seeing #ADOS protect the culture at all cost

[@jettap7652]

living.with.purpose how do you "protect the culture at all cost" each day?

[@blacksantaria3642]

SHE SHOULD HAVE NEVER PLAY MRS TUBMAN BECAUSE SHE HAS SAID SOME PRETTY MEAN THINGS ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS .

[@williamwooten6156]

Don't front like we don't say inappropriate things against ourselves and our family in Afrika

[@maceoleonthomas1483]

The great Denzel Washington portrayed South African Steve Biko in "Cry Freedom;" Don Cheadle portrayed Paul Rasesagabina in "Hotel Rawanda;" Forest Whitaker portrayed Idi Amin in "Last King of Scotland;" Jennifer Hudson portrayed Winnie Mandela in "Winnie Mandela"...with Terrence Howard as Nelson Mandela; and for now...Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in "Invictus!" Our African Brothers and African Sisters did not have a problem with this! They didn't denigrate any of the aforementioned actors and actress! They didn't boycott their movies! Araminta's (Harriet Tubman's) grandmother "Modesty" was brought to America on a slave ship. She was owned by the Pattison Plantation. She gave birth to Araminta's mother Harriet (Rit) Green around 1790. Actors and actresses generally go through an auditions process to get a particular role. Some studios select their own principle protagonist, based upon their exceptional abilities to bring characters to life! Cynthia Erivo is a great actress, singer and dancer! Regarding what she allegedly said or didn't say, some of us talk about each other! Some of us excoriate each other! Booker T. Washington referred to it as "The Crabs In The Barrel Syndrome!" Anyway, not only do I love this trailer, I am extremely excited to see this movie! I also embrace Cynthia Erivo! This movie is about bringing the great "Harriet Tubman's Legacy" to the big screen, to the global stage! And, I thank God for that!

[@Theannointed1]

but they weren't disrespectful to their people. the end. see how this little sentence puts an end to that book you wrote

[@maceoleonthomas1483]

@@Theannointed1 P.S. Most of the people on this post feel that an African should not be portraying an African American legend. Which is the main reason I pointed out the hypocrisy of the matter. It is okay for Denzel Washington ( an African American) to play Steve Biko (an African). But, it is not alright for Cynthia Erivo ( an African) to play an African American woman. Harriet Tubman should only be played by an African American! Absurd!!

[@Theannointed1]

@@maceoleonthomas1483 once again denzel washington wasn't disrespectful to the african culture. its not that she's african its how disrespectful she is to black americans. why cant you understand this?

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Maceo Leon Thomas Denzel Washington, Forrest Whittaker, Don Cheadle, (even Jennifer Hudson), Morgan Freeman & Will Smith, are ‘A List’ actors -INTERNATIONALLY respected, multi-Award-winning and accomplished actors with several DECADES of film, television and stage/theatre experience. So this argument goes beyond Cynthia Erivo’s ignorance and disrespect toward ADOS and their unique history. There were far more qualified American actresses that should have played the Harriet Tubman role. Additionally, Cynthia Erivo, despite her lovely singing voice, is soooo not qualified or vocally soulful or powerful enough or capable of the Black American Church Gospel sound to play Aretha Franklin for National Geographic, a British owned company (UK). Cynthia is the “It” girl who is supported by Oprah Winfrey and other major players so she will receive many opportunities that should go to other American actresses. Three of Cynthia’s possible EGOT distinction all come from one American production-“The Color Purple” which is required reading for American youth. Cynthia E. did not even read Alice Walker’s award-winning book, “The Color Purple” before acting in the UK 🇬🇧 theatre production. That book 📚 is required reading for American youth. She is ignorant about the unique American chattel slavery system and the vestiges and continued historical injustices. I personally know Black American actors that struggle for roles so it is more than understandable that people would resent the ‘Red Carpet’ being rolled out and the heavy promotion of Cynthia E., a 1st generation British woman of Nigerian descent.

[@vivecagipsonwilliams1165]

Maceo Leon Thomas 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️o my gosh thankful for you and this post! We are ALL AFRICANS!!! Whether we were raised in:Jamaica, Barbados, Haiti, Europe or America! All people of African descent are indigenous Africans in our ancestral pool. #crabs in a barrel #astounded at the ‘self’ hate #Cynthia is an amazing and inspiring person of Color

[@lennoxblackman3089]

She said she learned how much Harriet loved her husband and family, SMH British girl dont know 99% of African American women love their husband, children and family is normal !!!!!! Hello, this is a shame all the Black actors that could have really played this role ! This woman is on record making fun of American Black people do your research people dont take my word !

[@leoudeji]

As a Nigerian, i am pretty shocked at how openly racist some Black people are on here against a fellow black person for her accent, appearance, heritage and what have you. i can't even believe my eyes; it's a shame. I had the chance to watch this movie and it was one of the best movies i watched in 2019.

[@andresuston7692]

@That One Blacks gone find SOMETHING to try and be ALL Holier than thou about. The same ones ragging on her or the same ones screaming free R. Kelly. Wishy washey hypocrites. 👎👎

[@Jeff-xv6gk]

Why is an African woman playing the role of a black American woman that’s why!

[@ceeceen.8092]

Regina King could've played Harriet Tubman.

[@ceeceen.8092]

@TurquoisePurpleSky Sky Maybe you shouldn't comment on a subject that you're not well versed in.

[@ceeceen.8092]

@TurquoisePurpleSky Sky Omg! You are inarticulate, unintelligent, and very ignorant. You're under the lesson.

[@sophiadavenport3959]

Viola Davis

[@ceeceen.8092]

@Round Robin What lesson? You haven't taught me anything at all. Btw, typing in all caps makes you look foolish.

[@lynneprice8463]

Cee Cee N. Cookie from empire

[@ishaspeaks4536]

She’s not the right person to play this role : she didn’t have the spirit to play this role.

[@jeroldjonesii9153]

BLACKS ARE WAKING UP AND MOVING AWAY FROM THESE FILMS. PERIOD. BOYCOTTING IS CALLED ACROSS THE U.S NATION. #ADOS STRONG. THIS FILM VIOLATED MS.TUBMAN'S LINEAGE AND HER FAMILY. PERIOD. WHO AND WHAT DOES IT TRULY EDUCATE AND SUPPORTS? # BOYCOTT THESE PERFORMERS AND FILMS. BLACKS ARE MORE THAN THAT.

[@PrecedihaDangerfield]

Many are still waiting for an apology for your disparaging comments about African Americans.

[@PrecedihaDangerfield]

TurquoisePurpleSky Sky hahaha. Troll

[@PrecedihaDangerfield]

Mocha Brown just because she apologizes doesn’t mean we will expect it.

[@Mkym365]

Precediha Dangerfield I’m sorry dear but you’ve been Grossly mis-informed

[@reparationssoldier2008]

The lived experience of #ADOS is not something you can study and learn in acting school. Either it's in you or it isn't. The fact that Producers chose to cast a non-#ADOS woman, who has previously, publicly insulted Blk Americans, is not only disrespectful to Ancestor Queen Mother Harriet Tubman but also highly offensive to her living progeny. I will not see this movie and encourage every #ADOS to do the same. #BoycottHarriet #HarrietDeservesBetter

[@MsLj-kk8ly]

The trailer fails flat!! So disappointing..they would not go to Italy to get an actor to play Al Capone

[@nimrodgeronimo2397]

Tubman is my hero a freedom fighter and remarkable woman.her story is long overdue .she is a real american and superhero .fight the power

[@juschill1]

HOW... How is it, they can never get any African American or #ADOS to play these roles of our past heroes. The only one that got it right was #SpikeLee with #MalcolmX I prefer authenticity rather than someone who appears to "Act" authentic.

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Americans play Africans all the time...

[@juschill1]

@@orishejuukuedojor2736 and I don't think that shyt is right either. I prefer authenticity rather than someone who appears to "Act" authentic.

[@adamamunu3046]

That's like saying if you are an African American actress playing a role like this then you don't have to do the work. Acting is a well respected discipline so on an artistic level comments like yours miss the point.

[@juschill1]

@@adamamunu3046 they still will have to do the work. Just like Denzel did the work for Malcolm X. But there's still a deeper innate connection as ADOS/African Americans that some just can't connect with. That's like saying Cher playing the Queen of England. She can do the work but she will never make the deeper connection as to what those roots are.

[@adamamunu3046]

@@juschill1 I hear thd sentiment but I do not understand why you think other black people are unable to connect fully with these stories. Excellent acting requires this. I respectfully say that stepping into the shoes of ANYONE to tell THEIR specific story i.e Harriet is a privilege and not an automatic right, and I would like to think that all members of the African diaspora step into these types of roles with this in mind. We often talk about syerotypes and division and I just feel that telling each other's stories can foster greater unity and empathy. Ehy wkn't ados support that? I do not support Cynthia's anti black American sentiments. I just hope the sacredness of the story she is telling will allow her to understand where she went wrong.

[@yhideit4427]

It's NOT about hurt feelings ....it's because you are NOT a Black American. !

[@jazandjaxk5051]

I Do Not Support The Actress Of This Movie* Refuse To View.

[@christophertaylor4722]

So they got a black actress, non-american from a country that has very strict gun control laws. I wonder if this Foreigner believes in the American Civil Right to keep and bear arms??? Also known as the Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights. Did the filmmakers for this film send the actress to a firearms training academy? And give her the same training in Firearms that actor Keanu Reeves received prior to his performance in the films John Wick? Press Reports say that he spent six to eight months at the gun range training with professionals so that his gun handling skills on the screen would be accurately portrayed. Halle Berry also received this same firearms training prior to her performance in the latest John Wick film. As a black gun owner who knows the history of racist gun control laws in the United States this aspect of the film Harriet is important to me. White conservatives are far more reliable in defending the gun civil rights of black people. Than the racist white liberals who write and support racist gun control laws. Black Guns Matter!!!

[@daisyle125]

so sensitive, its 2019

[@BillBrown223]

Black people are the only race that have others races and heritage play them in documented or true story and flims smh. I can't even watch the film it feel to disrespectful to Harriet Tubman.

[@ces735]

Uhhhh, Cicely Tyson played Harriett Tubman in "The Woman Called Moses".

[@jettap7652]

Chrissy S no one said Harriet was never depicted in film. "A Woman Called Moses" was a 2 day, four hour, 1978 television docuseries. "Harriet" is the first movie about Harriet Tubman to be seen on the Big Screen. Television and Movie Houses are different.

[@evanjahlist6008]

"She earned her spot on the 20$ bill" the disrespect

[@LadySekhmet-Returns]

From childs mouth

[@jettap7652]

trick 86 but Harriet's not on the $20 bill yet is she?

[@tinyqx5427]

I swear it what America wanted to do but keep delaying it

[@idag7521]

Nawww....we Akata and she can't play one of us.

[@Mkym365]

Ida G Stop the HATE... it has never helped Black people in any way shape or form.

[@YouTubeBlueButterflies]

I can't believe this heifer really!!! She is/was amazed at how momma Harriet loved her family and husband! Why is this so surprising to you?

[@kelliecampbell2154]

I loved this movie and have watched it multiple times and the fact that it didn’t win any awards is appalling to me. The music the acting was amazing it deserved more than two nominations

[@palick5617]

Our ancestors were African. So is she. She has done a stellar job and has learned about the history of blacks here so she can show some respect for how far we as a people have come. Please support what I can see is a great performance. This child is electric. You don't forget her performances. I can hardly wait.

[@shalegacy6001]

Lol stop with the jokes

[@000lowkey]

P Alick she don’t respect us! Read her tweets plz!

[@theblackjfk8190]

We want a ADOS in this role

[@jettap7652]

TheBlack JFK that request worked didn't it?

[@vivecagipsonwilliams1165]

The acting of Cynthia Erivo is amazing!!! So glad to see that this production has already exceeded the $$$ it cost to make and its only in the second weekend! Can’t wait till it’s released overseas!!! Yaaaay go On Cynthia with your bad self!!! #Love will always conquer hate! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌟🌟🌟🧝🏽‍♀️👑

[@ibrahimabarry4937]

Viveca Gipson Williams so refreshing to see some positivity amidst the hate that this comment section has resorted to

[@Mkym365]

Viveca Gipson Williams I’m Right there with you sister...She’s TRULY an Amazing Human Being & PHENOMENAL Actress!❤️

[@ogeeche]

So they couldn't find one #ADOS actress to play this role of one of our #ADOS iconic heroines? Instead, they find a non-ADOS actress that makes a habit out of talking slick about us online. I call BS. It's a hard *NO* for me. #NotMyHarriet #HarrietDeservesBetter

[@frankiecarrington8455]

She got paid a huge bag for this one but the message the honor and respect is bigger than money can buy

[@dorap1993]

She got paid a huge bag to act like an African-American and she hates African-Americans. Don’t go support this movie

[@alpine1600s]

Because Harriet Tubman wasn't about drama. Making a movie about Harriet Tubman would be like making a movie about Mother Teresa. And any biopic or movie could never justly portray the real Harriet Tubman. Movie not needed.

[@nfahwi]

You're either delusional and know NOTHING about Harriet Tubman's story or you are a liar, which is typical.

[@MrHolmes2b]

Not seeing it because she’s not ADOS. We have great ADOS female actresses that wouldn’t don’t a better job. #notmyharriet

[@LadySekhmet-Returns]

Not going to see a man stomp out a woman nope

[@marinaxlove]

Asking a black Brit about the $20 bill. It’s laughable. She just gave the safest most vanilla answer. As a fellow black Brit she had no place taking on this role. And her response to the final question makes clear to me her motives for playing Harriett. #OscarBait

[@truthbetold818]

Been going through so many comments about this movie, and I love the fact FBA are on code. I'm a English born Jamaican, and am disgusted when people disrespect FBA. Get unified and stay unified.

[@maceoleonthomas1483]

Question? I am curious. How many people on this post boycotted "Barber Shop I?" How many people on this post spoke out about the way the great Rosa Parks was insulted in this movie? Well, did you know that despite the way it smeared the characters of: the great Rosa Parks and the great Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, it was number one at the box office for two weeks? That's right two weeks! And, as a result of the numbers who came out to see it, shows me that people cared more about this stupid movie than standing up for the dignity of the great Rosa Parks and the great Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr! Yet, people are so quick to denigrate the character of Cynthia Erivo. Unbelievable!!

[@BrianaBatYasharAl]

I think this is blatant disrespect for the white man to not have a immigrant play an ADOS hero......... by the way this is happening because we are really Israelite Americans.

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Let's be clear, Harriet Tubman would have shot Cynthia Erivo!

[@reece4058]

Darnell Hendeason 😂

[@Harlemworldboy]

Exactly!!!

[@mikemushipe6023]

Why do you celebrate being ignorant and stupid?

[@fishnet-lv4tz]

Is she playing the role of the new James Bond too?

[@WilliamGarrow]

No that's a different actress.

[@jettap7652]

fishnet9002 9002 are you?

[@antonioraphael8875]

Cynthia was simply awesome in this, Harriett Tubman is inspirational, this is a film you cannot miss

[@rich6598]

People please.. Dang it was a good movie with an awesome song entitled "Stand Up" to it.. Thank you my Sister for inspiring me to want to dig deeper into this amazing women , and leader Mrs Tubman .H. 😂😂😂⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@kelseystramel5349]

There was nobody that could have delivered this performance and music like you did. Growing up I knew about slavery but never knew this much about harriet. My kids watched this with me tonight, we need more emphasis on the treatment of slaves rather than remembering dates.

[@kgray1024]

It’s going to flop. We are not supporting this!

[@gabriellemccullough-hanks9644]

That part!!!

[@alicemoh9225]

Shocking to see the comments that people dont like her because she's not African American lol. She is a black women and Harriett was a black women who is descended from Africa. The directors cast someone who could portray her well. The trailer looks amazing and I cant wait to see the movie. I'm supporting my black sister.

[@QueenLadyQ]

She talks tweets bad about American black woman

[@jessicaa9470]

It’s not that she’s African. African Americans and Africans play iconic roles of each other all the time (12 years a slave, hotel Rwanda, the last king of Scotland, etc.) it’s that she’s an African who disrespects black Americans then turns around and auditions to portray a black American hero. That’s why people are angry

[@Cerl84]

@@QueenLadyQ are you serious? you sound like your 8 years old.

[@eugenereeves418]

@@QueenLadyQ exactly this Nigerian immigrant has been on Twitter bashing foundational black Americans calling us ( Akata). It's about time foundational black Americans understand these African immigrants are not friends of black Americans 😐

[@TheSunOfTheSun]

British/Nigerian actress? Nope...I'll pass.

[@daisyle125]

butt hurt much?

[@charlesriles252]

Her parents are Nigerian but She says she doesn’t visit Nigeria lol

[@maceoleonthomas1483]

"The Great Harriet Tubman" was so awesome!!! Amongst the many, many, many things that she did for us, in 1903 she donated the property she had purchased for "African American Aged And Poor" to the AME Zion Church. On June 23, 1908 the AME Zion Church had a day long dedication for the home, which they renamed "The Harriet Tubman Home." The celebration included: a parade, prayers and speeches, a band concert, a dinner, an evening reception and a dance. The great Harriet Tubman was the guest of honor. When she was asked to speak she said this, "I did not take up this work for my own benefit, but for those of my race who need help. The work is now well started and I know God will raise up others to take care of the future." Simply amazing! Taken from "Harriet Tubman: Road To Freedom" by Catherine Clinton, pages 209 and 210. I can't wait to see "Harriet!" I will purchase tickets for elementary and high school students to see "Harriet."

[@shellybelly01]

Maceo Leon Thomas... I will be there too.. bc MAMA HARRIET TUBMAN... is wat this is about... a strong selfless woman for her ppl...

[@maceoleonthomas1483]

@@shellybelly01 Well said! I appreciate your reply! I agree with your assessment! Thank you!

[@Emotional2000]

#NotMyHarriet

[@snowtyger11]

It's a NO for me. . .ADOS

[@queenjetblack2647]

This is not right for a British woman to play an American Hero Like Harriet Tubman! This is an insult o Harriet Tubman's People There are plenty of Actresses in Black America who descended from the Slaves can play her. Why avoid people who have the same ancestral connection to Harriet Tubman? A lot of people are going to Boycott the movie.

[@queenjetblack2647]

@Torchy Brown , lately i have been noticing an avoidance of ADOS actresses who are qualified to play parts, that are most fitting, why do you think Cynthia was chosen over someone like Halle Berry, Viola Davis,, Mary J Blige, or others? There does seem to be a pattern and that is why some are boycotting.

[@rogerleemeyzindi2979]

ONLY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN ACTRESS CAN PLAY AN AFRICAN AMERICAN HERO LIKE HARRIET TUBMAN !

[@flawessgrace4604]

I don’t get what’s wrong with putting her on the 20 dollar bill. Y’all racist can stay mad

[@SupaNami]

Who has said any of what you're spewing!!

[@flawessgrace4604]

SupaNami they’re like plenty of comments saying that. I literally asked why so many dislike and someone told me that’s why. It’s whatever I guess

[@flawessgrace4604]

ChurizoMcBurrito obviously putting her the bill would take years but they were going to put her on until the Trump Administration stopped it

[@flawessgrace4604]

ChurizoMcBurrito he did stopped it from happening. Sorry bud facts or facts

[@DadraGreathouse]

This movie was captivating, enlightening, deeply moving, and inspiring. The acting, action, and music are superb. My 13-year-old loved it so much, that he begged to see it again.

[@crome6684]

Nigerians owe reparations to ados also

[@Emotional2000]

Yes, some of them do. But some are also #DOS too.

[@jclaw5014]

Not Supporting

[@jwmerine]

You go girl!!! Can't wait to see it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@lisaarchie5810]

Yes! I also agree. Put Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill. In fact put her on $100 bill for the 100 miles she ran to freedom all by herself. 👊✌💗

[@cjm5926]

This is blatant disrespect by the WS filmmakers. Watch an immigrant play Fred Hampton. I’m telling you that it’s coming

[@manyblessings8008]

Some of you are so full of yourselves. Why can’t we all identify as black people, respect and celebrate our differences? We’re going no where with this foolishness. For crying out loud, racists don’t see ADOS, they see black!!!!! Stop with the division already.

[@Mkym365]

Many Blessings PREACH!!!!

[@tarathelen9844]

I thought she did amazing. She got a nomination for this movie obviously she did something right by playing this role. So yay that’s my two cents. Bring on the hate. She did great and she’s a lovely person.

[@joshuatellington5339]

everyone involved in the making this movie, along with the media outlets that are helping advertise it should be disgusted with themselves. Shame on you all for what you have done to our ancestors legacy. SHAME. #NotMyHarriet #ADOS

[@jamielynn9807]

This movie was truly amazing. I got happy chills watching her help so many people. ♥♥

[@steven19767]

Boycott

[@l.daniels]

Steven W B1

[@iTzShakenJoE]

WHY CANT THEY FIND A BLACK AMERICAN. ALWAYSS A BRITISH BLACK PERSON. SMFH.

[@helllolila]

this comment section is disappointing. nice to see everyone supporting each other 🙄

[@l.daniels]

Lila Odhiambo -nope we will not support her and the movie is full of lies.

[@iamporshalove]

Her outfit is fabulous