Does Amanda Seales have a Problem with Will Smith!? | Tea-G-I-F

Claudia, Al, and Funky talk about Amanda Seales latest comments condemning Will Smith for his new role in the upcoming biopic film on Richard Williams.
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[@chantellea9938]

This is the thing with Amanda, she seems to have a problem with everything! How can you ask why a story is being told about the father who happened to coach two of the greatest tennis players?

[@dblog]

I guess she’s wondering why it isn’t about the 2 sisters who actually made the accomplishments. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chantellea9938]

@@dblog I get what youre saying, but the point I was making was why she was questioning why a film was being made about him, it came across as disrespectful to me. He wasn't just the coach of two women, he was also their father. I for one wouldn't mind knowing more about this man, his life and the thought process behind him deciding to coach his daughters who turned out to be two world famous tennis players. That's a pretty big deal.

[@circle7205]

@@dblog that would have been a debatable comment if the William sister's father was never or rarely around. dude was 10 toes down from the first swing of their racket. He was mentioned often during their early years of playing. Even the caucasians new the sacrifices he personally went through when his daughters were the only melinated players. He took a lot of negative push back so all they had to focus on way tennis. Trust if he was just your average cheerleading parent, he would not have been mentioned at all.

[@janekennedy1264]

Thank you! Richard Williams raised legends during the peak of the crack/cocaine eta of south central in the 80s & 90s. The amount of Vision, fearlessness, leadership, discipline & love he had to create the outcome alone deserves a story. She also knows that for a black film or story centered on us without typical tropes are hard to be greenlit & made..so the fact that Will has been pushing this hard to make sure it’s done and using himself as leverage is noble. Very strange she wouldn’t be able to see the bigger picture.

[@dblog]

I agree with you all. As a parent I’d like to know and understand his mind. So yes, he is truly an inspiration.

[@ISayToMyself]

Amanda was born bothered. Everything bothers her.

[@kevine-anaba4348]

say it again for the people in the back

[@florencedelvalle8145]

That’s why she had to leave the Real. She just seems to be difficult and always seems to have a chip on her shoulder. She needs to learn how to pick her battles. That’s true about her not being invited to the party for Insecure. Embarrassing!

[@moonlite1752]

@@florencedelvalle8145 Nor did she get an invitation for Issa’s wedding..

[@omphilemoerane2569]

@@moonlite1752 lol I wouldn't care. Long as she keeps inviting me back to set where I get a cheque😂

[@DeCurtaRican]

She’s right about this, and a lot of other things.

[@yolanda6]

I think Will is gonna hit it out of the park. The trailer alone …. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@damariowilson2350]

I think your missing the point it not about Will Smith it about the wide pool of other upcoming actors. Will Smith his an accomplish actor already

[@DeCurtaRican]

Will almost always does hit that home run. That doesn’t mean he is the best choice for the role. Why not use Idris Ilba? Why not Laman Rucker? Why not find an unknown actor with major chops? You don’t always have to go with existing stars. Why not scruff up Morris Chestnut, or use Delroy Lindo (at least for the part of elder Richard Williams). The guys who played Huggy Bear on Starsky & Hutch would have been perfect, actually, but he’s too old. They need someone if that ilk. They need someone who can be really intense. People need to think outside of the box.

[@Stanlayy-em4fk]

@@DeCurtaRican Could be that the studios would not greenlight film without a name like Will Smith being involved.

[@kalpha4364]

@@damariowilson2350 will deserve his Oscar! Leo just got his few years ago for a bear attack scene. It’s will turn now. Let him go out with a bang. This movie looks good nonetheless.

[@IAmMrGrand]

Or maybe the girls requested will. Who knows ?

[@jackeeo824]

Speak Dineva! Will has already had to face lawsuits to have this movie made...He's committed to telling this story, that says something!

[@thornyback]

Meh, they're both off. First Dineva's nose jewelry looks like a booger seen from this angle and secondly he didn't touch upon the double standard that the movies always tend to be about a man even when the women are the accomplished ones.

[@eileenbland4982]

Richard raised 2 women with Discipline and Love and it show's, Will Smith is a exceptional actor 👏 !!!

[@SeasonedWoman1900]

Is she really an activist? Because this is a strange statement to make, and typical. I'm with Al on this one

[@andyteechannel3634]

Please google her and listen to her, and you would know that she's more that what you just heard Q said about her. Amanda never allows Hollywood to mske her nor change her thougut o her true feelings, and it's shocking how Funky of all people alleging all that she just spwewd out here about our sista Amanda Seales..😳

[@moonlite1752]

@@andyteechannel3634 Funky was correct. Amanda is a narcissistic liar. If you only knew, your “sis” Amanda wouldn’t spit on you if you were on fire. Interact with her & see for yourself..

[@k.h.a.l.i.l.]

@@andyteechannel3634 right. he's been caught in a few big lies. like, sir/maam, you might wanna sit out on issues concerning lying.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

So...you want to dilute her activism because of this? Weird.

[@ashlouw5350]

@@andyteechannel3634 But Q wasn't lying...It was Issa Rae's publicist who organised the party and kicked her out. The had a riff between them and the lady didn't want her there. One of the men co stars wrote something about Amanda's attitude on Twiiter the following day .And she is an activist ,I agree on certain of her stances but I feel she gets it wrong a lot too

[@vuvulicious41]

Amanda always standing on the offended line. Acting selectively woke 🙄

[@kandb4life]

THIS!!!!

[@karenalara212]

Right..issues.. therapy needed.

[@keepingitrealwithjc3557]

Thank you... Richard MADE Venus and Serena. He's THE ORIGINAL STAR!! Girl Sit DOWN!

[@stayblesswithstef9008]

I like Will Smith but I think Samuel L Jackson would have killed it. 👍🏽

[@dblog]

Problem with this is that, it’s hard to get Samuel L Jackson looking like the younger version of Richard. Cause Will plays both when he started and to when he got older.

[@michelvc2484]

Will Smith hasn't shown me anything in YEARS!

[@michelvc2484]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Samuel L. Jackson would have been perfect.

[@Crystal-ge4qr]

I agree! Sam is a better choice

[@RP.123]

Samuel L Jackson is 72 yrs old. How is he going to play the younger version?

[@nikkidaniels8926]

Will looks AMAZING in the trailor I'm exited He's definitely the right person.

[@nannykey40]

Absolutely

[@MaryLou913]

It is exciting!

[@lelabrooks04]

I viewed the trailor and had tears in my eye's. Richard William's had plans for his children and acted on it. Cant wait to see it.

[@jasonwolfe3252]

That is Amanda's problem. It has nothing to do with colorism or Will Smith. She has a problem seeing a strong black patriarch being celebrated. I'm familiar with her past and picked up on what she meant right away.

[@alansjf33]

Isaiah Thomas mother had a whole TV movie done on her. It was called the “ Mary Thomas Story”. This kind of film has been done before.

[@rodb66]

I remember that movie. Alfre Woodard played the role of the mother.

[@ShashanaCO]

Talk about a blast from the past. I loved that movie. His mom was more gangsta than the Vice lords

[@Lil08103]

in fairness ppl had the same complaint about the clark sisters movie. it was more about the mom, who was a legend in her own right, than the clark sisters but ppl wanted to center them more. i can't say i agree with amanda on this one but i dont think it's a problematic question like some ppl are trying to make it out to be

[@alansjf33]

@@Lil08103 I can see that .

[@RP.123]

I hate this new trend of false equivalencies. There is a difference between Zoe Saldana playing Nina Simone. Will aint putting on black face and a prosthetic nose. Nina was known for being unapologetically black so it made sense for someone to “fit the part”.

[@yokoladyiam]

Lol Facts!!

[@Lil08103]

did she compare this situation to zoe saldana or was that smthng ms lady dineva brought up lol

[@bluebelle42]

I've looked at her differently since she defended comments Charlamagne made toward Amara LaNegra about the colorism she faces being "in her head" 🙄 .

[@janekennedy1264]

She literally okays everything her friend Charlemagne does. Perfect example of picking & choosing when you have close relationships with problematic ppl.

[@maczilla4648]

@Yemyem O aaallllllllllll those broads should have a problem with "char kelly" based on their social and political stances, angela yee, angela rye as well as amanda, but the "wrong color" thing isn't her real gripe, the real gripe is about a film being made about a MAN in a heroic light, it goes against her WOMANIST agenda, destroy and or belittle all men, she should do waaaaay more research before opening her pretty lil mouth, richard williams saw a tennis match on tv one day and heard about their saleries, upon recieving this information he approached his wife to "make some tennis stars" when venus (a girl) was born he decided to train her anyway, upon trying again serena was his gift, so he trained her too, the condition of his teeth allegedly came from having to ask (make) gang members and hoodlums leave the public tennis courts so he could safely train his girls, he often got into fights and had his teeth knocked out, when they began to get attention he sat them down for a year to protect them, upon their return when venus began to take over the sport he would say publicly "venus is great, but serna will eclipse her", this man (along with his wife) spearheaded the greatest 1-2 punch in the history of tennis, richard is clearly eccentric and odd to say the least, but he literally created 2 historically epic athletes, he is akin to floyd mayweather sr, as well as dale earnheart sr., or even lavar ball.......joe jackson etc, his is a story that deserves to be told.

[@k.e.5886]

Amanda always throwing up her Masters degree but how unintelligent it is to bring this up and dont elaborate, it’s the definition of being a troll. Either say something of substance or be quiet

[@mariastewart8810]

Exactly

[@POORGEORGIE1]

Delroy Lindo would have been perfect. Since he was snubbed for a oscar nomination #Da5Bloods

[@EB-ok3io]

Yesss! He’s one of my favs. So underrated

[@msjackson6131]

I agree, but Will Smith isn’t a bad choice❤️

[@moonlite1752]

@@msjackson6131 Will is about to Kill this role! Not to mention they been playing with him on his Oscars!😒

[@nakitapalmer656]

Wow!! I never thgt of him!! OMGGGG he would've KILLED IT!!!!!!

[@regalsylvester]

Great call

[@glittergirl-tz4ru]

Even though I think Samuel L would be the best actor especially when they banned the daddy from the tennis matches but will is backing and producing the movie with his production company. Essentially if it weren’t for Will we probably wouldn’t be getting a movie. 🤷🏽‍♀️ anywhoo it looks good and I can’t wait 🍿

[@brendakabanda2181]

Yes.

[@twilightsaver2]

Samuel L jackson is in his 70s, he's too old for the role. From what i've seen most of the movie is going to be in the 80s, he won't be able to visually pull it off

[@glittergirl-tz4ru]

@@twilightsaver2 I just meant for the cussing the folk out part 🤣

[@truthteller9330]

Will Smith and his production company should have hired David Oyelowo who is only an inch taller, closer in complexion and a better actor than Will Smith for the role. And if he wasn't available they could have filmed when he was, and if he didn't like the script they should have changed it. That's just my 2 cents.

[@moonlite1752]

@@truthteller9330 Dang girl, you really doing A lot for David.. let me go Google this man👀 Edit: *Arrives from Google in disappointment*.. Girl you’re talking about the man that failed at playing Martin Luther King… chileeeeee😒🤦🥴

[@evansevans7483]

It's cool. But if looks and acting are required then Idris Alba. Will is the fukn bomb. I will say this tho without Will this may have not been made. We are always wanting the good black father story. Not just his short comings. He made twos titian's in tennis and this story should be told!

[@Ray-pp5qb]

BOOM!

[@Ray-pp5qb]

@superwhootyshaker31 so. Hollywood dont care about that.

[@C2G2]

Exactly like why is that Hollywood can’t give other darker actors a chance? 🤷🏿‍♀️ It’s always the people who are of lighter complexion getting all of these roles.

[@dblog]

2 titans in the sports world …. Not just tennis

[@RP.123]

@@C2G2 false. There are more successful dark skin male actors than light skin. Michael B Jordan, Chad Boseman (RIP), Denzel, Samuel L Jackson, Idris Elba, the dude that’s playing new Candymn. I could go on and on. Hollywood likes brown/dark skin black men. The issue is with dark skin women. They aren’t represented the same. There’s an entire video on youtube discussing this.

[@foxxminaj8419]

What about Sam L Jackson tho ? That would've been Perfect.🏆👑👑

[@deesudie1504]

I was thinking mahersala ali

[@foxxminaj8419]

@@deesudie1504 you just got me Queen 👑 I agree with you nodoubt 💯 & thank you .

[@brendakabanda2181]

Jackson would be perfect.

[@mintoriaadams4076]

Foxx M. Samuel L. Jackson is too old also he's in his 70s

[@k.h.a.l.i.l.]

@@deesudie1504 i need to see mahershala pop off before i can be sure lol he always plays reserved roles, as far as i can tell. richard was quite a character in early 2000s

[@xavierwilliams3118]

I don’t see a problem with Will doing the part. He showed range with pursuit of happiness so I’m excited

[@remyfacade]

That's the thing one he looks like the character from the pursuit of happiness and he is technically too light and I think that's one of the things that is an issue.

[@nikkiervinmusic]

First of all, the fact that Will didn’t let them make his skin darker, deserves applause. Obviously, he cares more about the character & not the color of the character. That’s probably why he’s an A-list actor.

[@Satawolf]

Wrong. Will should have produced the film with an actor with a complexion matching Mr Williams. So what are the Williams sisters gonna look like in the movie.

[@nightxlynxs]

It’s called “acting” for a reason.

[@mrmitchell4089]

So true. I am shocked at how many people are hung up on skin color. They are acting like Will is white or something. Sad.

[@justbusiness01]

People had a huge issue with Zoey Saldana playing Nina Simone. Even though we not gonna talk about how she put on darker makeup for the role smh. But no one has a problem when it’s a lighter guy plays a dark skin role. The double standards.

[@LifewithaStar]

Zoey is a Hispanic woman playing a dark skin African musical icon there were so many choices besides a light skin Hispanic woman Will playing This role ain’t no far fetched than Denzel playing malcom x. Two different situations

[@regalsylvester]

I think Zoey had a past statement denying being black and that played a role in people’s disdain for her casting

[@deloreswalker1495]

If you know ANYTHING about Nina Simone you would know the color of her skin was HUGE factor in her life story. Almost like a character in and of itself. The actress that portrayed her most DEFINITELY should have been a darker skinned woman. She was OUTSPOKEN about the darkness of her skin throughout her life. To have a light skinned actress that WENT OUT HER WAY to make it known she IS NOT BLACK DEFINITELY shouldn't have been HONORED with the role of a proud dark skinned woman. This is ENTIRELY different.

[@PgLangGang]

What about Denzel playing Malcolm X??? And he’s wayyyy darker than Malcolm. Damn man, stop all that bullshit complaining.

[@BoyNextDoor456]

Idris Elba, Morris Chestnut, Mahershala Ali, Sam Jackson, etc.

[@alphacharm]

That part!

[@kodjoblacka]

They probably couldn’t play the role though. Will Smith is best at playing biopics.

[@jds0084]

Denzel Washington portrayed Malcolm X and totally embodied the role.

[@thefragrantkitchen6755]

🙄 why are y’all acting like this lady don’t have a point? Even if you disagree. If they had gotten a light skinned actress to play Venus or Serena in the same move, y’all would have lost y’all’s mind.

[@yellowbears1]

Exactly

[@alphacharm]

That part!

[@gerryo25]

Thank you!

[@jojosaylor8996]

I know right

[@tiahardy31715]

@J Day thank you

[@MA-yh2ko]

The reason the shading is important is because if you followed tennis you would know his dark complexion and southern accent closed many doors for his daughters as they were coming up. We know white adjacency is easier for dwights to deal with. This also reminds me a lil of Aretha wanting Halle Berry to play her till she came to her senses.

[@playablue]

This is why a white man wrote the script To lose that relevancy

[@mspenney3]

I knew that I'm not crazy for remembering that Jennifer Hudson wasn't always her choice. It was Halle Berry. I something was wrong with her too for wanting her.

[@MA-yh2ko]

Aretha sniped and said why not Halle, she's an actress isn't she? Halle politely and respectfully declined.

[@j.owright]

I believe it’s a great idea to make the story about the father. Especially in this day in age where people don’t view fathers in a positive light. This is a prime example as to why fathers are needed in house holds. Will smith will do an amazing job.

[@shai2137]

I love my dad lol I don’t think fathers are the problem, it’s the sperm donors that are the problem aka baby daddy’s who refuse to take care of the children that they’ve made.

[@j.owright]

@@shai2137 true. But there is still a stigma that fathers aren’t needed. It’s like the world is making it cool to be a single mother. That’s a tough life

[@97indianuk]

@@j.owright it’s fathers who aren’t loving and kind and vocal who CHOOSE to not step up. Only a few women choose to be single mothers and others have to be because they don’t have good partners or co-parenting dads

[@97indianuk]

@@j.owright there’s a stigma because dads don’t step up and do things that are considered to be different from their gender norms eg cook, clean, help with homework, and hug their kids. It’s an alien concept for fathers to be active in their kids lives because they CHOOSE not to be

[@kwnewark]

Dennis Haysbert!!! This guy is AMAZING!! OUTSTANDING actor and will definitely pull the father role!!

[@People-Business-And-Ideas]

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE, PLEASEEEEE TELL MR. DINEVA; TO ADJUST HIS CAMERA ANGEL. LOOKING UP HIS NOSE, SEEING HIS PIERCING IS SO ANNOYING. ITS IN ALMOST EVERY VIDEO EDITION!

[@yolandam611]

@Mr. Nyce Guy I did too

[@deelight41]

How did Amanda’s comment indicate that she was being a colorist? I’m legitimately asking.

[@Retrotvoveranalyzing]

I’ll be the one to say what they have gathered from that short comment basically since she asked why, the only reason would be bc of his complexion Bc why else it’s Will Smith he can play anyone. And yea she of all people shouldn’t be bringing that in a disadvantage and then to double down and as why would we even care about him….smh

[@deelight41]

@@Retrotvoveranalyzing Thanks! I asked why too, but not for that reason. I love Will Smith, but for some reason during the trailer I was distracted! I only saw Will Smith, I didn't see the person he was portraying -not that I know Richard Williams other than him being their dad lol, but I couldn't get into him playing this part.

[@Lil08103]

bc they are reaching. wanting someone dark skinned to play a real life dark skinned person when the family's skin color was often referenced "big black" is giving "reverse racism". nonsense

[@misssharon5963]

Will can play anybody. He is an actor and this movie is produced by the real life Williams sisters.

[@Lil08103]

uhm no sis. he did a terrible job playing a nigerian.

[@valrice817]

I’m at the hair salon and was so glad to see y’all! Right on time!

[@annmariegood37]

Why does it have to be a A list actor to play the part

[@Lainey_Shelley]

Because the studio wants to make money. To them Will being in the movie should help them recoup what was spent and then some. I think Sterling K Brown would’ve done a good job.

[@loveydovey2805]

And why not.

[@cpcCA]

@@Lainey_Shelley that’s how it works👍🏿🤷🏾‍♂️

[@fit2bjustme]

I think Will is going to do well in this roll. Plus he's producing it isn't he? As for why is it about Richard? Why not? He has a inspiring story.

[@shenitathompson7493]

The father's labor of story needs to be told. It helps and is image dispelling. This daddy daughter story is needed.

[@omphilemoerane2569]

This is why it's SO important to do your research before you open your big mouth to give your unsolicited opinion. If the family has cosigned on it (in this case Serena and Venus) then there is absolutely nothing you can and should say.

[@bronzegoddess3186]

Jamie Foxx, Mahershala Ali, Denzel, Anthony Mackie, Kofi Siriboe, Samuel Jackson, Luke James… the younger ones could all be aged with makeup.

[@kandb4life]

I love the Aldis Hodge shout out from Funky. He’s also too young to me. Amanda Seales’ selective outrage is so toxic. 🙄

[@yazzy6860]

Girl! She is so so toxic

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

No no no. Her farther being DARKSKIN played a major factor on how much harder he had to train them and himself when going to these events to compete. "My skin is Black, My arms are long, My hair is woolly, My back is strong". -Nina Simone. Skin tones have stories in their hues, stop denying the black-blues.

[@alphacharm]

👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@malissastedford5927]

well said.

[@sarahchappell1635]

Being darkskin didn't play a roll, they didn't care if you were mix the didn't want your black A** in their sport. Author Ash faced all kind of racism and he wasn't dark skin. We are talking about the late 70s when your light skin didn't give you a pass.

[@Lulu060986]

This💯

[@liznick9901]

I agree👍🏾👍🏾

[@kishajones841]

I’m actually excited to see the movie. He has a great story about how he made two of the greatest tennis players for all time, while never being a player himself! If you’re not interested don’t watch but she doesn’t have to knock it!

[@monicamatthews2960]

Amanda needs a job, too much time on her hands….she needs to pick her battles, attacking her own.😏

[@danastirling9294]

you are right about aldis hodge though lol

[@CarlaMills]

I can't wait to see this movie and I could care less about Amanda's opinion

[@monember2722]

Couldn't care less.

[@MindYourOwn777]

Idris Elbra would've been a good fit. But Will Smith will do great.

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

Not in these days!

[@yonie8094]

No shade i thought the same thing at first. I think Jamie Foxx set the bar really high when it comes to these type of roles

[@Ray-pp5qb]

Facts. Jamie Fox is certainly hands down a better actor. He has the range.

[@alphacharm]

Yes he did! He is the perfect example of what a biopic should be.

[@melb4598]

When I saw the trailer for this movie I was ready to watch it. I’ve always wanted to know more about Venus and Serena’s father. And about there story.

[@t.flex7391]

Denzel played Malcolm X and it turned out great. Amanda does too much 😒

[@angelamitchell9768]

I can't wait to see it!

[@wandapearson4723]

There's definitely a story to be told. Colorism-in her mind, Amanda needs to regroup.

[@lpgilber]

If the daughters signed off on it, then I have no problems. They must want their father's story told and I respect them for that! We need more stories of black men who prepare their children for greatness!

[@rashardstallworth9240]

5’11 brown skinned Chadwick Boseman, RIP, played 6’3 light skinned Thurgood Marshal and it was one of the greatest performances in the history of film.

[@monkeybutt72811]

This show is the shit…so freaking entertaining

[@julionightingale]

I wasn't expecting that turn with the August story lmao Entanglement was THE word last year.

[@21degrees4]

I love Will as an actor and philosophical guru and more. He's a legend; that being said, I think it's important to portray successful darker hued men as brilliant men when it applies. The stigma toward the beautiful darker skinned community, is disgusting and and polarizing - this would have been an excellent opportunity to broaden the narrative. Peace.

[@sunprinceahmen9020]

SPA = Love your show = No more 'I'm going to go get a drink" = Request of the suns & moons of the world who watches, love & respect you. Much love. Soon come

[@tiffanydcoates2904]

Funky should have played the Williams sister father … lol

[@shanec9840]

Personally, I think Forest Whitaker should have played the role. Also, even though I like Will Smith and look forward to this movie, our community can be hypocritical. If it were a light skin woman playing a dark skin woman this wouldn't have been received well. Just saying.

[@mshill2406]

yes I can see that

[@tiahardy31715]

Forest Whittaker was shooting the movie Respect in which he plays Cecil Franklin. I'm excited to watch it.

[@yazzy6860]

Facts! Men, especially black men always gets a pass

[@PgLangGang]

@@yazzy6860 huhhhhhhh?

[@PgLangGang]

Explain Denzel playing Malcolm X then. Damn, stop complaining about bullshit like this and go fight something worth fighting.

[@yoco7290]

Maybe Venus and Serena who are executive producers on the film wanted Will to play the role,maybe the other actors mentioned weren't interested in the playing the role.Angela Bassett doesn't look like Rosa Parks,Tina Turner,etc.yet people never have an issue with her playing those women.

[@Ray-pp5qb]

Because her acting his good af. You legit forget she ain't those people. Will dont have that kinda range.

[@ashlouw5350]

It was the dad that asked for Will . He really wanted him to play him. It was a thing when they said who was going to play him.

[@4ckinkydiva722]

I wasn't for Will playing this role but after seeing the previews, I think it'd another hit for Will.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I wasn't for him either, but I might watch the movie.

[@purplesky5102]

Y’all are on point here💯🙌🏾

[@yvettegrier3643]

I need for Amanda needs to have several seats

[@thetruth2533]

I love this show. Go Claudia ! Go funky! And Al you look good

[@demaification]

Here they go with the light skinned and dark skinned conversation what's next going to be different hair texture between brunettes blondes and redheads Jesus Christ

[@C2G2]

Umm light skinned mixed folks does not equate to black ok Samuel Jackson or Idris Elba or Keith David should have played the role of Richard ok. 💯💯

[@demaification]

@@C2G2 the only thing that color ever matter is Green remember that and it represents money

[@ninahenderson920]

They picked who they wanted for the role . Funky you’re Right ♥️

[@EboJ13]

In regards to Will playing the role: It's always been my understanding Richard's complexion was a factor in the way he was viewed and treated, even if this wasn't always explicit. For me that's the only reason I would've liked to see someone of a darker complexion, at least closer to his. With that being said, I hope Will does well. The bit I've seen so far looks really good. Plus Serena and Venus are backing it. I hope the other sisters are as well. In regards to Amanda: I get they why with Will playing him, if it's the same as what I expressed. I don't agree with her at all about the movie being made. Why wouldn't it be. In a lot of ways I like her and appreciate what she has to say, but I definitely don't see eye to eye with her on many other. Especially when it comes to her stance regarding her friends and those who aren't. 😒

[@jojosaylor8996]

I get what Amanda was saying there's thousands of dark-skinned black actors Will didn't need this film

[@tiahardy31715]

Let's be honest here if we are going to play that card, would Amanda Seales even be considered funny if she was not of a lighter skin tone and considered attractive by European Standards? Yvonne Orji stand-up special was actually a stand-up special and was funny. But her stand up did not get the same acclaim and she is darker skinned. She actually is not that funny. When you really analysis her stand up special on HBO it was homage to Black culture not really a stand up. She was playing trivia games and singing the black national anthem during the standup, but how many jokes did she really have?? There are plenty of other comedians that are funnier than she is but yet she got a HBO special. I do understand she has more of a witty humor, but Amanda is not a comedian. She is a political commentator in the entertainment industry and would do better sticking to that. I am not saying Amanda isn't talented but she has a light skin privilege that she refuses to address and she blankets herself in the oppression of women that don't look like her nor has the same privilege that she does. For as many inflammatory and accusatory things Amanda has said, she has yet to be canceled. Any other black woman that did not look like her would've been canceled after her false rap statement about a black male doctor on social media. Her comment about Will is for viewership, she isn't even on his caliber.

[@myweeklyrantsD]

I was wondering the same thing about Issa wedding

[@andyteechannel3634]

We can't keep throwing our sista Amanda Seales under the bus as the Hollywood & some black entertainment heavyweights had been Sobataging & Defaming her character.. IssaRaye, Amanda, Yvonne Orji and few more characters on The Insecure Show are still good friends in real life.. I'M SURE TERESA MIGHT BE A REAL GREAT REASON AS TO WHY Amanda Seales WAS NOT PRESENT AT IssaRaye's secret wedding - 👉🏿 If There Was/Is Some Claimes Like That. (Because they're still on great terms Q) Something. Let's Stop ✋🏽This Spewing of bad energy towards Amanda Seales - For She is One of the Few Real Ones Out Here...Research your Claims about That story U told on Amanda Seales Please...👎🏿👎🏽👎

[@toomuchfourU]

Sorry but she opens her own mouth. Nobody is throwing her under the bus

[@mr.westwood1876]

You would think what she say would have a larger backing but nah it’s sad 😞

[@ShashanaCO]

Chadwick looked nothing like Thurgood Marshall and Denzel ain’t light-skinned like Malcolm X

[@ayonnazglam9050]

Loved Denzel in Malcom X 😃

[@ShashanaCO]

@@ayonnazglam9050 We all did

[@annmariegood37]

I agree with Amanda they could have gotten someone else Will is chasing an Oscar

[@alphacharm]

This the one!

[@tronwilliams8781]

Will Smith has already said he has been trying to get this movie made for years and studios refused to make the movie unless he played the role.

[@staciestacie1327]

Wow. Sometimes you guys get it hella right AND hella wrong in the very same breath. FD and AR ...

[@tiphanieseantay958]

Let's not forget Lawrence Fishburne played the hell out of Ike Turner. As did Angela as Tina.

[@aleyssa.dancer]

Thank god we still have will smith here to be on tv anyways 🙌🏾

[@caliken10]

The trailer was good!

[@andreacamille3918]

Someone call Forrest Whittaker 🎯

[@ayonnazglam9050]

Something to doooo 😂😂

[@Bluesalleyway]

Al!!!! I asked the same question the other day on Instagram!! I didn't see any congratulations or anything from her. It seems she got wind of Issa's impending nuptials and suddenly showed up with a dude 😳 on vacation no less. I promised not messy, just observant. 🤣

[@loyanadale903]

I agree...it is a Story to be told about Richard Williams. Amanda does not have the the relatability to think she has the right to speak on it. It's only her opinion and nothing to make noise about. I wish she would choose other topics to be contraversial about.

[@voodoomagic71685]

I think Delroy Lindo would have been perfect but Will Smith in the trailer looked great though.

[@DCMaleModel]

Im waiting for yall to talk about the Tasha K interview with the massage therapist (Deshaun Watson)

[@mkeown1118]

Chadwick Boseman played Thurgood Marshall and they were two different shades of black

[@s.morris6263]

FUNKYYYYYY😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆❗️❗️❗️

[@Adorenick]

Amanda can be problematic. I like her. But she's like that friend you don't invite to everything because you know her and someone are gonna clash. On the topic of skincolor... Angela Basset proved that you don't have to look like the star to portray them well. People were up in arms about her being "too dark" to play Tina Turner. Until they saw how amazing she was...

[@teresamarie7460]

Tina Turner is dark. I swear black Americans are driving me and themselves crazy about skin tones.

[@jaybush6111]

@@teresamarie7460 Tina is not dark. Most black Americans are about 25% Caucasian, so we aren’t as dark as, say, a typical west African.

[@CandieP]

Tina and Angela Basset complexions are damn near similar

[@lisasprovidence4572]

But Angela and Tina are the same/ very similar in complexion.? I'm confused🤷‍♀️

[@jaeshasway]

@@teresamarie7460 They’re very similar in complexion.

[@theteatv2348]

So I remember seeing Notorious BIG mom saying she wanted Angela Bassett to play her in the movie, and I'm like girl dont you mean Loretta Divine, so maybe Richard wanted Will to play him

[@beverlycarter1066]

As long as he creates and embodies the essence of the man, no problem.

[@chazmcneil5948]

Yall got to do your research. The whole cast of insecure was at the wedding smh.

[@MsBeeNice2]

In fact, the problem with with Saldana was they darkened her for the role. I might be wrong but isn't Will using his own complexion 🤔 Honestly, i hope she wasn't talking about complexion but rather something else... but she obviously didn't deliver it well 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@vavavogue4070]

I agree with Funky. The guy who played Easy E was darker than Easy E but he played his role so well I felt like I was looking at Easy

[@justbeingmesparks6538]

On another note, please leave August alone; he respects them, and no longer has anything to do with them. Let him free y'all; let him free!!

[@jocelynmurphy2415]

I love me some Dineva …. And he looks amazing 😻

[@brandi17able]

He was the driving force behind the two of the biggest tennis players in the world… that’s why they are making a movie about him…Aldis hodge is sexy I agree

[@Krisha158]

I think her comment is about why was there a movie about Richard Williams?

[@myrnellerago4854]

Sorry, I'm distracted by the bugger in Funky nose.🙈

[@jazerjazer3551]

I think thats a nose piercing

[@RobbyTheSinger19]

It’s a nose ring

[@blacknotnigga]

It’s a Bugger

[@budlight6665]

I said the same thing

[@ISayToMyself]

I was hoping that was a nose ring.

[@jacmac3294]

You have to get an actor that will bring in an audience and I think Will was a good choice. Are there other actors that could do the job? SURE. But you don't want to make a move that no one is going to watch.

[@tdr.220]

They criticized Zendaya for considering the role of Aaliyah. So why are we treating Will Smith differently in this case? Where is the consistency? Also, there are a number of other actors who would have been a great fit. There are also actors waiting for roles that fit their physical description. This could also have been a breakout film for an up-and-coming actor. It's dishonest and distracting to pretend like there aren't glaring differences between the actor and the actual father who is still alive today. Would you cast someone who looks nothing like Oprah to play her in a biopic?

[@7102cc]

Amanda speaks on a higher level than the people responding

[@greggprice3609]

Is that a nose ring in Funky nose or a booger? because it's always there

[@lakeview3838]

I'm just excited to no that an American black actor will portray Mr.Richard there's so much relatability culturally that's always a win for the audience.

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

That’s funny I had those same questions. Will doesn’t have to play every single role.

[@dblog]

He doesn’t but perhaps he wanted to do this one

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

They only let a hand full of Black men in the Hollywood nucleus . If Will said no it would have been Jaime Fox playing the role of the dad. It’s predictable at this point. I’m surprised they didnt resurrect Chad B from the dead to play this role. The circle is way small.

[@ashlouw5350]

I think,Richard requested if Will can play him. I think it was about 2yrs ago when they said the dad was adamant on him.

[@blueswadeshoes4012]

Oh ok well I’m sure it’s going to be a good movie. I don’t often agree with Amanda because I find her to be way too eccentric but it’s crazy because her thoughts regarding it were my thoughts as well. Like, we love Will but why is he playing this role lol