Gina Rodriguez & Yara Shahidi Black Role Model| SMALLFOOT INTERVIEW|

Gina Rodriguez & Yara Shahidi sit down with Xilla Valentine to discuss their new movie Smallfoot, meeting each other for the first time, representation in film and being a role model for Black women.

[@DelovelyD]

This interviewer is my hero! He was not having NONE of her bs! 😂😂

[@HappyBehrTV]

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[@cranberry5702]

@@HappyBehrTV and so calm with the redirecting of Gina's comments. Lol Get 'er

[@zionisraelite5950]

It's funny how she says that she d u didn't see reflection of her growing up.....interesting 🤔

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

Yesh He clearly shifted the focus back to what the topic was. Gina is a Bitch hater.

[@thetruth8404]

She didn't say anything wrong. You're stuck on bullsh!+ .

[@Viable7]

I am glad the interviewer shut down Gina Rodriguez.

[@Blackhaze3000]

Really though

[@chuccrogers2263]

He needs more credit

[@negrilgyrl]

He sure did! He wasn't letting her slide

[@carmelreal22]

Unfortunately Gina is ignorant & I think in her mind cause she doesn’t understand black culture that saying “Woman” was making Yara more inclusive with other nationalities. She’s learning today! 😂🤣

[@beautifulleaves8616]

Dude your username makes this comment 10 times better

[@dolliesworld8240]

He said what he said sis BLACK WOMEN. period.

[@msgirly6827]

Periodttt

[@SkyElizabethx1892]

Dollie’s World right ! Said it twice too

[@rebekahpowers7075]

❤️

[@OyengaProducer]

Look at the body language when he made it CLEAAR

[@eliza1826]

Well she is part iranian, so its not just black women, Iranian can look up to her. She is very proud of both of her sides.

[@brittbrat567889]

Sis, you can’t say that Yara represents all women not just black women then say you represent the Latina women community. What in the anti-blackness is going on?

[@chimcham6762]

Right! Make it make sense. I am petty, I would have jumped in and said “for ALL women not just Latinas” she’s so fucking irritating 🙄

[@pirateez5021]

The interviewer did a great job responding to the question

[@JianeiRinjii]

@@jazl7255 Yeah no

[@CharlestonChica]

She tried to "all lives matter" Yara's shine.

[@ccmcclinton6138]

714 JL were not

[@butteredbread1756]

Damn, she went from all lives matter to Latino representation in her very next answer.

[@donice88]

thank you, I thought I was the only one how the fuck you going to step all over black female representation, and then turn around and talk about Latina representation damn near in the same breath GTFOH!!!

[@CS-dw4kw]

Buttered Bread she’s a hypocrite.

[@ThePhoenix3712]

She's right to not forgot her community

[@caution2068]

Latino is not a race so she need to pick a side and stay there

[@Muutumb0]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 YESSS

[@NeishaNineStarz]

Gina seemed jealous of what was said as a compliment to Yara.

[@garciagarcia309]

She hella did. Probably cuz Yara is AMAZING, Talented and smart, I've seen interviews she's done n I'm like wow this girl is smart she's gonna make an impact people will know who she is for a long time and most people probably wouldn't know who Gina was if it wasn't for Jane the virgin.

[@lovevintageinc]

Lol I’ve seen Jane the virgin and still didn’t know her name was Gina!

[@FafiLPDoll]

@@eliza1826 Girl no.

[@FafiLPDoll]

@@eliza1826 I'll agree this Bitch is Cray but don't drag us all down like that

[@Chloe-ge7vv]

Clearly! You can also see how she talks over Yara from the beginning, making it all about her, so when the attention turned to her, she had to bring the attention back to her.

[@marsonearth2205]

Lmao sis pulled a Victoria Justice “I tHinK wE ALL sINg”

[@msgirly6827]

Lol😂😂😂i know that one

[@naturalbby1722]

Frrrrrrr this comment is so underrated 😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@leoraiser6672]

@@naturalbby1722 nah it was copied from Elohos video

[@miarez7747]

I get the reference but for real tho, give Victoria Justice a break, lol

[@pinkcashmeres]

@@leoraiser6672 She didn’t come up with it either, lmao.

[@shenterrell]

Oh so Gina can say "Latina" and how she represents them but Black people can't say "Black woman"? This is why Black people are waking up on trying to unify with other non-Black people. Black people we have no friends...we are ALL we got.

[@leda3588]

As a Latina, I'm very disappointed in her. There is no need to try to steal the spotlight from black people. Not to mention that she continues to ignore black Latinx people too. Tbh I never liked her for that reason. She can't let black people shine without her being like "what about us?"

[@tianatauber2252]

She is not taking the spotlight away from black women. She is trying to show that a black woman can be an idol or role model to ALL women. She was giving a compliment and showing that a black woman can be a role model to ANYONE! And Yara definitely is a great role model to black women but also me has a Latina. Which is also a woman and a woman of color.

[@Kiara.Danielle]

I was just about to comment the same thing.

[@MaSoisSoful]

I agree. I thought Gina was down for Black people and women, and I’ve heard this wasn’t the first time Gina did something like this. It wasn’t cool; someone has to pull her to the side, and have that talk. I’m an ally to Black women.

[@MSALIYAHJORDAN]

@coptic777 i agree

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

YARA is so naturally cool, confident & stunning, even when she's not speaking my eyes still go to her. Gina is one of those, "look at me, look at me" types.

[@j.riffney7939]

Yes she wanted the attention so bad Damn,go home and hug your Emmy. Wtf! Yara is a straight class act!

[@ciaa8387]

Yes.. from the way she deflects from black women all the way to how she raises her voice or interjects when Yara is talking.

[@cherie594]

Ya usually the latinas are more quiet and humble and black ladies Wildin out seeking attention

[@ciaa8387]

Monique Lokas you must be drunk.. anyways

[@tegamingother]

@@cherie594 in most cases I would think so but this right it was the opposite.

[@jaylee1591]

I love how he went “ I didn’t see black characters” after she contradicted herself in the end LMAO

[@KYRAA30]

Lmao I know right!

[@coolyhighflow1267]

He was not backing down at all lol

[@SkyElizabethx1892]

Jay Lee yep

[@be6273]

Omg your coat... stunning! Looks really cool, i love pink

[@eren9055]

​@@coolyhighflow1267NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT?

[@jcperez3741]

I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, but it’s like she couldn’t allow the black community to flourish. It felt like if it was a competition between the communities.

[@ray1411]

Jc Perez There’s always been a competition

[@Chris-gb5el]

Thats because it is in the minds of many latinos. There is no black brown coalition.

[@AJ-sr3hl]

Rey S. A lot of them still have the same mind set as being whites. In America they were white, but in the 80’s they were no longer consider to be a part of the white family/community.

[@Leviathan123456]

You're spot on

[@epitomeofaqueen]

I didn't see it that way. I saw it as her expanding on the group that Yara influences. Not ONLY black women, but all women.

[@gdaebb9179]

I love how he said WE..'for women too, but for black women, WE need people on a whole another level".. and the side eye....My brotha was having none of it and was standing up for his sisters....proud.

[@leoraiser6672]

Gina is giving a bad name to Latinos :(

[@jennak2232]

Gina was rude af. This isn't the first time her anti black self has shown up. Its okay for her to be for Latinos and not shut up about it but god forbid Yara be special to black girls in a special and unique way.

[@Sunny-we7uv]

@@NicoleReign Yea, but the topic was on black women. We know all women support her but she is talking about her own first then move on to other women. How come Gina said she was supporting latino community and not that "I am supporting everyone who watch me" like come on sis.

[@shae5053]

@@Sunny-we7uv Exactly!

[@cutiexoxoxo1]

@@NicoleReign Being anti black can be as extreme and broad as being anti black people, it can be constantly putting down black people, or even just hating black features. You don't have to be exhibiting similarities to Hitler to be anti black. As important as it is to stand against and call out the extremes it also important to do the same for the micro-aggressions. Anti blackness is literally everywhere and so deeply engrained in our society that often times certain acts go unnoticed. Gina didn't even recognize what she did, so she needed to be called out bc that wasn't cool. Me personally I don't see being anti-black and being racist as the same thing, like I said it's so engrained in society that majority of people are anti black, including black people. This is stuff you have to unlearn, and it's often not as obvious as blatant racism so when I see anti-blackness I don't even get mad at the person it just makes me sad, then I get mad at society that allows white supremacy to flourish. However anti black still carries the same effects as straight up racism so I completely understand when people get mad at the person (Gina in this case). Anyway, you're not gonna fix a problem if you don't see one, that is to say that people going in on her right now is necessary bc she's been saying things that are anti black and hopefully she's been seeing this as a learning opportunity and doesn't get super defensive *Edit: Lol I see that she got defensive*

[@elleddiana]

now she’s blatantly saying the n word without a care in the world

[@CJ-hq6kh]

This aged well

[@learn2loveyourself]

You can tell Gina’s tone change towards the end it’s says a lot

[@SAnderson54]

that was what really got me tight!! Like sis why you mad she's celebrating her blackness?

[@beesnees3070]

It is like she got caught and still simmering over that dumbass comment she made

[@ldonald3211]

Hold up. So girl ran in when the interviewer asked the black girl a question about being a role model for black females saying, "all females". But then puts on the Latina hat at the end of the interview and non of the black people callback and say "all females". The hypocrisy.

[@pascal590]

The interviewer is better than me. At the end I’ve have been like.. no Gina *all* females 😌

[@smile_nia_]

@@pascal590 Right! Such a hypocrite! 😂😂😂😂

[@sickg-nius8344]

@@pascal590 .. Lmao 😂 real shit.. Would've been hilarious

[@msgirly6827]

@@pascal590 😂😂

[@catsareawesomemckinnon3393]

I wish either the interviewer or Yara would've chimed in and said, " no, all women" instead. Would've loved seeing Gina's face then

[@Zoro3-3]

So she wants to butt in and do “All lives matter” on Yara’s praise but as soon as the Latinx community is brought up she changes tune lol. What a hypocrite, this woman can’t stand black people being up lifted. She carries the same anti-black views as her community does

[@Jess-ew3tm]

she doesnt praise afro latinx people neither

[@pagethreemodel]

She's a typical mestizo bird. Black women make them types mad got some reason.

[@brandonmurguia9495]

I am Latinx, and I approve these BIG FAX!!!

[@elperrodelautumo7511]

This Latino doesn’t care about “representation”. Representation is and should be natural. Not forced. I care about merit and experience. I care less what your cultural background tends to be. I care about your acting. I care to be entertained not lectured. But you want to lecture while you entertain, keep it subtle and hinting. Make us answer our own allegory.

[@672sara]

@HlddenTalent you must have horrible eye sight and might need new eyes beloved because idk who looks like a black woman or what black women you know that look like her

[@ninaedwards345]

Something is off about Gina this isn't the first time she has done this

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Remember when she said she wanted more latin representation in black panther...set in africa!

[@user-lu4xp7iv8c]

EcClair Mayo she’s said that? What the fu-

[@ecclairmayo4153]

@Miss Tori - lol ahhahaa

[@ecclairmayo4153]

@@user-lu4xp7iv8c - yes, she said it and didnt make sense. Just steady trying all lives matter and hijack conversations

[@juleona]

EcClair Mayo oh so she’s DUMB dumb

[@95mzwinnie]

Oh jeez u can see her face as she watches yara talk about being a role model. She looks so jealous and uncomfortable.does anyone notice this?

[@t-roe421]

Yup the multiple blinkings and obnoxious yet forced grinning says it all.

[@oldmanwitagun1285]

Calm ur fat ass down

[@anonymouscontent3644]

@@oldmanwitagun1285 move your ugly fat ass away

[@HH-bz6me]

It disturbed me from the beginning that she never would let Yara talk when asked a question. Normally two celebs make eye contact as to who will take what question and she kept on rambling.

[@gavinscott10]

Old ass 35 year old Gina was trying to take advantage of the teenager, Yara, in this interview by undercutting her and overtalking her but thankfully the interviewer was having none of it and put Gina in her pretentious ass place.

[@cobrahsac3931]

Did no one notice how gracefully Yara delivered that shady response tho??? “Luckily I don’t have to put up a facade” YAAAASSS yara yes

[@LouPay89]

Gina's whole vibe changed after gettin' checked lmao

[@jade839]

Dang, Gina's tone, body language, facial expressions, gestures all changed towards the end of the video. 😞

[@Blackhaze3000]

Haha yeah it did

[@josselinec4711]

That’s because they literally shut her off and made her feel dumb I see the stares they’re literally staring her down tf

[@frenchvanilla7109]

When the reporter corrected her and said yeah for BLACK WOMEN!! But he should have called her out at the end. Gina was so proud of her Latina roots but yet she wanted to take that praise away Yara!

[@j.riffney7939]

He still had to be professional so others would want to interview with him. I think he was excellent.

[@talh2408]

gina rodriguez: ALL WOMEN.... in the same breathe: as a latina...

[@WrestlinginColorPodcast]

Zilla checked her

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

Love what the interviewer did. Very subtle. "Yeah for women too but black women need that role model." "I didnt see many [Latinos] represented in the media" "Yeah I didnt see many black people in cartoons when I was little" He kept putting the focus on the black community when she was trying to take it off and put it onto her community. The anti blackness is real.

[@princessmoon2656]

Damn “Jane The Virgin” was my show too. Damn Gina damn!

[@JasmineWindon]

Nicole McP I’m sayingggggggg

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

Lolol loved the reference! Damn Gina indeed.

[@javiruiz4405]

I don't see the why she was racist?

[@prudym7305]

@@javiruiz4405 she wasnt racist she was ignorant...but you on the other hand are racist asf! Ive seen your comments on the real and yaras interview with Ellen...so dont even act like you dont know wht a racist is because you are one

[@amayawhyte]

Fr I'm disappointed

[@diegoheffay67]

whoever this guy is must be protected at all costs the chief has spoken!!

[@violethoward4543]

he’s daddy

[@Rachel4momo]

@@violethoward4543he’s trash and rude

[@jayhey5621]

That Interviewer Was Not Having It💯

[@HappyBehrTV]

Jayhey hi My name is Xilla Valentine.

[@meborelol]

Xilla thank you for that! I'm Mexican American and I found that it was totally out of place for Gina to say that. But thank you so much for standing up for Yara 💜 that "Latina" does not represent me lemme make that clear. Can't wait to see what other interviews you've done 🙂

[@HappyBehrTV]

@@meborelol Thank you for calling me XILLA and not THE INTERVIEWER. lol But I ran into Gina again and we had a discussion... Its on the page.

[@lg231]

So happy the interviewer corrected her, because yes Yara is an inspiring for black women! Did anyone notice how that Gina chicks voice changed after that, she is such a jealous weirdo!

[@mrssinclair9751]

Her WHOLE mood with down!! Ain’t nothing wrong with giving a black woman some well deserved credit!

[@nicolesakwe1973]

Yara is so classy at such a young age. Credit to her parents for raising just an incredible young woman. As for the other one; she's cancelled. She was trying so hard to make this whole interview about her.

[@a.d.w8385]

She expressed being exited about working with Yara over Lebron. So her "all women" comment seemed like she was saying Yara inspires women like her as well. Problem is, Gina dismissed little black girls that were the focus of that comment. Also, I heard that she complained that black actresses get paid more than Latino and Asian actors. So im looking at you sideways Gina.

[@sickg-nius8344]

Yup.. Not to mention she big upped latinos the 1st chance she got after that, contradicting herself.. I'm Latin and even I can see that

[@meddeck]

She was not speaking of actresses when she talked about pay disparity

[@ecclairmayo4153]

And more Latin representation in black panther

[@MzYumYum69]

Why is this 34 year old being interviewed along side an 18 year old? It comes off as if shes trying to hog the interview and make it about herself and her community.

[@garciagarcia309]

She's an attention hog always got be the center of attention. Yara could barely talk. She ain't tryna represent her community (my community) she's all about her. Think she's fake af.

[@gavinscott10]

Gina is fake as a $3 bill.

[@eliza1826]

Dam shes 34 but ages like 18 and yara mentality is at 34 she sounds so educated and mature meanwhile 34 year latina sounds so stupid and unclassy like, typical latinas.

[@zigzoinks5493]

Eli za Irony.

[@carms7438]

“ALL wOmEnn!!” “Mmm....BLACK WOMEN..” Thank you brotha, speak up for us

[@raeburt2551]

Gina gabbed the whole interview and Yara was quiet. The moment the interviewer asked Yara a question she tried to take over. You may be Latina Gina but you’re not exempt to anti-Blackness After he shut her down she felt a way and it showed with her energy

[@lisbetha3770]

Most Latinos are anti- black because the Mexican media mostly features Latinos of Spanish/ European descent or that are light skin. Light skin is seen as ideal within our society. Gina needs to unlearn this bias, since she clearly has it.

[@alteredpenguin2073]

@@rosas.5373 Maybe she is talkinv about her culture. Damn we really all can't get along in this country

[@youngnation9285]

L. Portillo So Mexican media cant feature their people or other latinos from other countries because now their anti black? Wow how stupid are you. They are meant to represent us because we are under and misrepresented so that’s why they focus more on latinos of Spanish/European decent. Stop assuming.

[@alteredpenguin2073]

@@youngnation9285 Actually I've done some research on this (I'm Black by the way) There is something called Colorism and it affects not only Black People but Dark Skin people in many countries. Actually colorism exist in Asia surprisingly where whitening cream is the #1 sold product there. But I digress I think OP was saying that Mexican Media focuses on fair skin European representation. Even in Brazil there was a period of Whitening Ideology that allowed immigration of white Europeans to get rid of the "Negro Problem" they literally called it that. So like in America Latin America focused on Caucasian representation. Many families had stigmas of dating dark skin people or if they were dark skin wanted their children to marry lighter skin to lighten the gene pool. Media plays into this because dark skin or Afro Latinx were predominantly shown as villians or servants. So from my research what she is saying comes from a place of personal experince for her. It's never good to generalize one of my ex's was Mexican her father told her not to be with me because I'm the N word with the hard R and I hear him. He said he'd disown her. Now I don't think all Mexicans are racist based in that but there is history there.

[@pigpip8966]

I honestly don’t agree with pinning this all on one country I’m black myself but honestly this comes from all around the world different ppl disrespecting black ppls culture but by pinning it on one country u anger the county even if u where right on the one person Yk.

[@alexisbrown5066]

Puerto Rican’s are racist af I had a boy I was dating who was half Puerto Rican with a Puerto Rican mother and he gone tell me “I don’t like black girls but I like you your different my moms gone like you too and she don’t like black girls” fuck him and his mother too she got her half black son talking like this and I was bout to beat both of them up you guys get down like the Mexicans girl please.

[@lauraj6694]

The way at the end she’s like “for our community, for Latinos” she was so mad about his comment and trying to bring it back to her in such a non subtle way

[@just_brittny]

I love how he corrected her. ♥️

[@tchallasqueen4861]

Gina got a lot of nerve to hv a problem about the interviewer saying blk women representation comment, but now want to plug in Latino comment at the end? No that seems disingenuous. Nothing wrong talking about her community, but you just did an “all lives matter” spill. Make up your mind. This my first time knowing who this woman is and she’s not making a good impression with me and I’m sure the other million who don’t know who she is as well.

[@therights6794]

For those who are defending Gina, you’re only grasping half of it. We must dig deeper and not allow people to continue to do what she did in this interview. There is so much wrong with what she did. Not only did she speak out of turn while the spot light was on another star, but she discredited Yara and the work that she specifically does for the black community. Yara is very pro black if you follow her closely. Out of respect, Gina should have stayed graceful and kept quiet. And then to contradict herself shortly after by placing the focal point on the Latinx community, was in very poor taste. She just comes off as unaware and for lack of better words, simple-minded.

[@Genie2386]

2:08 He looked at Gina like, "Be quiet with your 'All lives' comment."

[@sr-pz7gp]

😂😂

[@MustafaAhmadahmadmawia]

Props to the interviewer for staying focus and making his point The culture needs him to do his job like we need that young woman to be the example to young girls. Dude gave the Richard Williams vibe and I wish more black men did this publically.

[@lucha0075db]

She displayed inherit racism without even knowing it. A lot of latin@s are like that. Latin America has way more blacks than USA, but you never see them on TV. Let that sink in.

[@johannamortega]

Isn't that colorism rather than racism? It is a real thing amongst Hispanics and blacks alike. I don't see Gina as a racist. I think her comment was taken the wrong way by people who look for ways to be offended.

[@ciaa8387]

Johanna Ramos of course you don’t see an issue with her actions. But if the tables were turned and a white woman interjected Gina and said she was an inspiration for “all women” rather than Latina women, you’d be singing a different tune. Inherit racism is different from outright racism so please do some research. Colorism is just a consequence of racism so I don’t get why you’re nitpicking and deflecting from the real issue at hand. She has done this before and now she wants to use the n word. Lmao please

[@jubilantmornings8492]

Her whole tone changed after she was corrected.

[@Timoteo4]

It's interesting how Rodriguez tried to correct the interviewer when he asked Shahidi a Black-specific question by making it about "all women," but then talked about representing Latinas specifically. Not cool.

[@davuism]

Big up Xilla standing firm on ur Blackness bro

[@alfie6441]

because he mentioned blacked women she had to talk about latinos

[@lhippocamperouge7845]

this guy knew what he wanted , and the way he rolled his eyes and move his shoulder while saying" we neeeeeeeeeeed" was everything

[@xMAJINKHANx]

Wait wait. So why was is not OK to Gina R. for the interviewer to single out black women for cultural inspiration, But she can single latinas out for cultural inspiration??

[@javiruiz4405]

K Camp let's create a just African network! With only people born in Africa! Let's fix it!

[@rrajeshkumar670]

@@javiruiz4405 Solution? You go back to mexico and represent your ethnicity there. End of the discussion!!!

[@javiruiz4405]

Reluctant_Fundamentalist why would I go back to Mexico? I'm so confused? Please explain? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@msgirly6827]

@@javiruiz4405 whats your problem?

[@anonymouscontent3644]

@@javiruiz4405 look at that can only talk the bullshit, but when its given back you get offended! Idiot

[@flipmode00]

Didn't Gina complain about black ppl making more money then her???

[@rrajeshkumar670]

flipmode00 squad Yes, surprisingly her ignorance and bigotry got her good and made her too much dumb. Sofia Vergara is the highest paid actress and she is Latina. She is a hypocrite!!

[@CharlestonChica]

Yeah, she's barking up the wrong tree. Black folks don't control the money in Hollywood.

[@chiyna-marie5275]

As a young black girl, I'm 13 and yara really has shown me that you can be a young balck girl and make it to the top. We have 3 things goign against us so she is amazing and gina Rodriguez needs to fall back. I never realised how hypocritical she was. 🍁

[@morwaze]

So...when Yara is asked questions regarding black women Gina says "all women" but it's ok to mention you inspiring the Latino community? Wow...tfoh.

[@Tinag6451]

The interviewer needs to get props for bringing the conversation back to black women everytime Gina tried to deflect.

[@kaseyb.4440]

Crazy thing is they have been here and with the whole Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez Latin explosion it put them 2nd highest on the food chain as the most desired women because they are considered to be exotic and willing to deny their African ancestry openly. I don’t get why it is that she isn’t seeing that especially with her position gained. She keeps screaming don’t forget about us and that is not only annoying but also disturbing. Sounds like she’s lending a hand to our erasure and pushing us even further down the totem pole until we’re not even on it!!!

[@andrewforte3852]

Latino/Hispanic is not a race it's a culture, a language 500 years old. When Cortez subdued the lowlands of Mexico, and Pizarro dominated the high plains of Peru.

[@shawneetate121]

Yara is so gorgeous. She even got her own Barbie doll, and it looks EXACTLY like her.😍

[@alyciacooper2]

She’s one of those “all lives matter” folks. Good to know.

[@RawTalkCulture]

Gina: For all women Also Gina: however, I want to be a reflection for our community, Latinos. 😒 girl bye

[@a5anointed705]

Ok, that last part she said about Latino representation was so petty and clearly an attempt to turn the attention away from Yara. Had the interviewer said Gina was a great role model for her community, I doubt she would have corrected him.

[@LaylaRazavi]

Damn people would have been really mad if it was me in the chair, cus we Iranians claim Yara too lol. She would make anyone proud.

[@HappyBehrTV]

You should claim her. She is Iranian. But if I had asked her a question about how Iranian women are underrepresented and how it is important for little Iranian girls to see themselves and someone was like ALL WOMEN!! During a time when people were downplaying the importance and outright lives of Iranian people. It would be very very insensitive. Replace Iranian with black and you might be able to understand the outrage a little more. Also add in her numerous downplaying of black women and her saying the N word. 👍🏾 + America 🇺🇸

[@LaylaRazavi]

@@HappyBehrTV 100 percent agree, I was being totally facetious. I would never ever cut off a Black interviewer asking a Black interviewee about the importance of representation for Black girls to be like "what about us"? I would have waited until they finished to clarify that it's not at all the same but Yara means a lot of a lot of communities as a biracial women and I was honored to work with her. Rather than centering myself and downplaying the lived experience of Black women in this country. Sorry, my sarcastic tone didn't come across in written form. The other girl (I don't know her) came across poorly and the interviewer kept correcting her.

[@electric8668]

When is she gonna talk about the absence of dark Latinos on Latin TV?

[@jordyreviewsit]

Wow. That was so dismissive. First off, it wasn't Gina's question to react to. Secondly, she can certainly be a role model for young women, but there is no denying her impact to young black women specifically. I just don't understand the thought process behind being... "wait no, ALL women". In theory it might sound better, but you're just denying her affect to young girls who will see themselves on the screen and be inspired. It dilutes that impact.

[@melaninawakening9350]

As a BLACK Woman. He didnt make no mistake

[@Goodii2Shooz]

i’m here after she said the n word on ig live lol

[@riz-rq9wr]

Shes canceled lol

[@Goodii2Shooz]

riz1738 asf 😂😂

[@rbowenj2]

She's feeling neglected...

[@khosita7467]

I understand what Gina is saying as far as the fact that anyone can look up to Yara regardless of whatever ethnicity. I think that she was saying “she’s a good example period.” But I think the interviewer was going for the idea that it’s important to have positive black representation for the black community.

[@damaljinev]

I like how you give a helpful perspective on the interviewer's intentions, and you still look for the good in Gina.

[@shilohhbanda]

this was well said

[@champagnesupernova4081]

Finally someone that makes sense and isn't blinded by the need to cancel others.

[@xxxhushbunniesxxx]

Do not think that Gina Rodriguez is the best representation for us Latinos. She’s using Latino as a race in reality it’s not. Sure she tried to be all “women are great.” But still ended up degrading black women at the same time. I think she needs to sit down and watch this shit again to fully grasp what she said and apologize for what she said. I don’t believe Gina is anti black, but her not noticing what she said and correcting herself makes her look like one. Take this L Gina and fix it. You’re only making yourself look worse.

[@lg231]

Gina is a wolf in POC clothing, ew. She is cancelled

[@camila.beatles6438]

This made me mad like she gives us a bad name?? Yeet I’m a Hispanic and I love y’all black women and I’m so glad when y’all have representation and all of that ❤️❤️

[@kivatimia1376]

The Latino got jealous immediately. That was weird 🤔

[@riz-rq9wr]

Sounded like she wanted to cry at the end lmaooo

[@monaemarie_]

SO SHE DIDNT ALLOW FOR YARA TO HAVE HER MOMENT WHEN THE INTERVIEWER WAS LIKE HOW SHE REPRESENTS BLACK PEOPLE SHE IMMEDIATELY CUTS OF AND SAYS ALL COMMUNITYS / WOMEN BUT THEN SHES ALLOWED TO SAY SOMETHING FOR LATINOS . LIKE LET YARA HAVE HER MOMENT AND YOU CAN ALSO HAVE YOUR MOMENT

[@PoohGizzle85]

Yo I'm just glad the black interviewer said what he said to represent black women.

[@luckyking42]

This is a real problem notice how she was quick to cut him off when he started talking about black representation. But at the same time had the dacity to talk about Latino representation. When Latino are not around people of color they will try the played a white card But as soon as they get around people of color That happen to have different eye color different head texted her in different skin tone.. That's When they will try to join people of color Because they realize people of color has that strong cool factor connected to them. Woman like her or might look mix But they will completely try to Erase the indigenous and African Dna Just to assimilate.

[@jaelatina410]

I disagree that Gina was being disrespectful. Its not like she corrected Yara. She was trying to complement her by addint ot the interviewers perspective saying that Yara's not just admired by black women but by all women in general. The interviewer then clarified why he said what he said and it was done. Not like there was any back n forth. Ashame that she's being hated on for that.

[@LOSTGPS]

Ginas mood changed when the interviewer corrected her, shes definitely with that all lives matter stuff.

[@mekhailewis]

Not gunna comment on this too much b/c we all know that was disrespectful, & I think yara, & black women in general deserve an APOLOGY from her. Just like the same way every black person has to apologize for any & everything we say. But secondly, HUGE PROPS TO THE INTERVIEWER! I like him. Professional without selling out

[@rachaelm7084]

Devil’s advocate: what if, when she said “all women”, she meant that Yara is an inspiration to all women not just the black community.

[@mykiamoto7145]

That's fine and all but Yara herself has made it very clear that she wants to help pave the way for the under represented black girl and there is a time and place to talk about "all girls" but the interviewer mad a very specific comment showing gratitude to Yara for this, and Gina tried to steal that from her and I'm glad she was caught off. It's ok to address your own race

[@bossytweed6664]

If that’s what she meant she wouldn’t have interrupted the interviewer the way she did and then go on to talk about Latino representation. She just didn’t want the conversation to be about black women. The fact that people don’t see that is mind boggling. It’s very clear she has some issues when it comes to the successes of black people. The reason I believe this is because this isn’t an isolated incident. She *keeps* doing it.

[@mykiamoto7145]

@Mike Noir which is what the issue was. Had Yara interrupted the interview during the Latin questions, you best believe Gina would have been offended. It was rude to interrupt period because she didn't know if the interviewer was going to get to "all women" later, but saying a young black woman is an inspiration to black women is most definitely not selling yourself short.

[@cdubbiedub9370]

Mike Noir are you black?

[@anonymouscontent3644]

@Mike Noir go away mike u don't get and you never will

[@m.h2247]

Off topic but Yara is so beautiful wow

[@TheMadea85]

Came to watch this after seeing Gina getting dragged on Twitter

[@harlemw651]

TheMadea85 SAME! 😂😂😂

[@dereckwinter6919]

Same

[@Shakera...]

The sad thing is....I used to like Gina. No more Jane the virgin for me😬

[@sweetpea7455]

love how the interviewer was like "yeah for so many women but..." he wasn't going for Gina's crap lol

[@jayy9541]

I think Gina was trying to say that she shouldn't be a role model just because of her skin color but because shes someone anyone can look up too. But when the interviewer took it that route, I believe she got offended and excluded. That's why she brought up the Latin community and basically said "well then I represent my community too!"

[@WokeQueen2]

She did the samething with Tessa another black actress in a interview. It’s one thing to do it once and another doing it twice.

[@jayy9541]

@Narly waves I think you need to relax. I do not need to be quiet because I'm stating my opinion. Can you state yours with some knowledge instead of coming off angry simply because of my opinion. I would like to know more accurately why do you believe that was not her place ? Please specify

[@jayy9541]

@Narly waves I believe she did that as a compliment. She does represent all women not just black women. She represents women of color, young women, strong women, women who want to be in entertainment. It looks like yara didnt take it offensive so why should you?. And again, have some class and state your opinion without so much cussing. ( just my opinion) (:

[@kevinsupreme2514]

@@jayy9541 Shut up' nobody cares about ur idiotic opinion...

[@mwahhha226]

I feel like she was complimenting Yara by saying that she has a bigger influence than just being an inspiration for black women yet all women. But I agree Gina should’ve kept her mouth shut.

[@maxpower6979]

Way to guide the interview and hold fast to the question relating to BLACK WOMEN! So many people try to snuff out the accomplishments of black women. Good job Mr. Interviewer for keeping it focused and dismissing Gina's insensitive and ill-conceived interjection. My mother, wife and daughter are black women and they all mold me into the man I am today. It annoys me to no end when others, who take shelter from the storm of society in the house that black women built, forget how their freedoms and liberties would not be possible if it wasn't for the sacrifices and support of our queens.

[@ray1411]

That’s your brown alliance.

[@jmoore3644]

Rey S. Right, black & brown coalition my black ass😔

[@msgirly6827]

Sikeeeeee

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

Wtf is she taking about it's Latinas in movies all the time jlo,Eva Longoria, Eva Mendez etc. Girl bye !

[@johannamortega]

Who's Eva Mongolia? You named all of 3 Latina actresses so that's not very convincing.

[@prudym7305]

@@johannamortega why should it be convincing?? Why do you want representation at the expense of black people? Black people dont come into latina spaces and claim to want more representation what youre doing is trash! Just like gina tf

[@CharlestonChica]

Sofia Vergara. That is all.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

@@johannamortega 🙄🙄🙄you know damn well it's more than the 3 and just these women alone get non stereotypical roles & leading roles can you name atleast 5 black women actors who has never played a stereotypical movie role ? You know the industry is overflowing with positive latina representation I was going to name zoe saldana and Tatiana Ali but yall dont claim afro latinas.

[@stephaniewashington1904]

Whos here after gina brought up latinos at the table interveiw ??

[@sophiaM5635]

“No,All women, but Latinos need representation”…wow she’s a hater.

[@paigeruthless6603]

Wait how you gonna shut down Yara being a role model for blk woman but than promote yourself getting into the business to be a role model for latina woman.. stooopid!

[@somethinggrand144]

Hugo Chavez said these people are a mixture of Asian, black, and white. They are so different from us so why are they trying to compete? I think many are trying to replace us and the feeling is cruel. Yah said the strangers would come over us.

[@AJ-sr3hl]

Joy One Only God can do the replacing. God even replaced satan from heaven to earth. And satan has people believing his lies and deceit, instead of God’s truth.

[@anonymouscontent3644]

@@AJ-sr3hl so true . ppl don't understand that satan manipulates and corrupt ppl from knowing the truth

[@SarahM-vj2ou]

Everyone tryna get included in the struggle as if its some kinda party/ club hahahahha

[@KimontheWeb]

Yara is so gorgeous and so poised. Love it!

[@KYRAA30]

Wow. Gina came off as a hater in this interview! I wasn’t expecting that from her

[@ThePhoenix3712]

Black women/girlsdon't need Hollywood to pick any chick too look up to, we need our mothers

[@Jess-ew3tm]

unfortunately a lot of american black mothers are just no decent role models

[@ThePhoenix3712]

@@Jess-ew3tm and neither are these mammy black chicks in the industry, all of them aren't any good cause they're being made to be flunky, black Man servant mammy's. Not a great look to black women/girls

[@user-pw2gx4ej4o]

Baby you can’t beat Yara’s confidence✊🏾

[@jayc.9957]

yara is a great role model for YOUNG BLACK PEOPLE. YOUNG BLACK WOMEN. YOUNG AFRO PALESTINIAN WOMEN. PERIOD. don’t ever.

[@60BDoubleDollar]

It’s important for all women to see positive representations of themselves in film and on t.v. It is especially important for Black women to receive that reinforcement. They have been mistreated more severely than any other demographic. That’s not up for debate.

[@tera7621]

Idk when I first seen this video I didn’t see it as Gina trying to disregard black women representation. I know Yara is biracial so she represents multicultural and ALSO she way more than just an actress for black representation she was a teenage activist that everyone can learn and look up to. I think later Gina brought up Latina representation after the guy corrected her. I think she realize that what she trying to say was interpreted differently then what she intended. Cause while she was talking about Latino representation she made eye contact with both of them to show that she was in agreement with what he said about the importance of cultural representation.

[@oniondip2159]

"Yeah...women too" lol good response...he knows what he meant

[@hansolodolo92]

thanks for not letting that shit slide