Zoe Saldaña on "Special Ops: Lioness"

[@lindseycarribean5113]

From scratch was such an amazing show. Very moving. Great actress !

[@scottmcintyre5543]

I am a HUGE fan of Zoe Saldana. She's fantastic in every role but is just astonishing in Lioness. Sheridan has drawn a character that she seems ready and eminently able to fully inhabit. She truly makes what would be a great series a truly amazing experience. I hope to see her career continue to flourish.

[@Bonegrit]

I remember then she was in The terminal with Tom Hanks I thought to myself saying one day she will be a super star and now she is I love watching her.

[@alexrodriguez5370]

I also just watched FROM SCRATCH. OMG, the tub scene with her mom and step mom was phenomenal. After watching her on that limited series on Netflix, I quickly checked if she was nominated for an Emmy. It was so great.

[@JojenReed]

She is a treasure! Such an iconic actor, love her in everything she does

[@astropioneer3296]

What a beautiful human being, inside and out. The authenticity and vulnerability she brings to everything she does--including this interview--is inspiring.

[@metothemoon1227]

Kevin Costner said: "Sheridan doesn’t just give the leads of ‘Lioness’ masculine names like ‘Joe’ and ‘Cruz’; he also gives them stereotypically masculine conflicts like feeling estranged from their children due to a stressful job,"

[@metothemoon1227]

This tv serie "lioness" is just propaganda of feminism extremist. With very masculine women, who fights against "terrorism" ... okay ... but therefore against men . This is called polarization of the people.

[@metothemoon1227]

She is beautiful, humble, but she should now play female character roles and stop with these male character roles. Knowing she is feminine and not masculine. And that masculine is not synonymous with feminine and never will be.

[@JojenReed]

@@metothemoon1227 she should probably just do whatever she wants, I reckon

[@DonJ1973]

I’m a fan of Zoe and I’m really looking forward to her new show. Hopefully after the strike ends, more broader opportunities outside of super heroes and science fiction will come for her.

[@metothemoon1227]

Kevin Costner said: "Sheridan doesn’t just give the leads of ‘Lioness’ masculine names like ‘Joe’ and ‘Cruz’; he also gives them stereotypically masculine conflicts like feeling estranged from their children due to a stressful job,"

[@metothemoon1227]

This is propaganda of feminism extremist and it's totally dangerous to polarize people into a way of thinking

[@Lstar07]

Her newer fans might not be familiar with her work before Avatar, but her work before the aforementioned was full of everyday life characters, Drumline and Guess Who to name two.

[@mercygrrl]

@@Lstar07 Adding, the US remake of Death at a Funeral

[@ChorneyRytsar]

Ms. Saldana has been one of my fav. actresses! Real talent and so freakin' beautiful.

[@precioustendo5167]

Seeing her breakdown just touched my heart! Some of us love you so very much Zoe!

[@andreasesser4641]

She comes across as incredibly humble, and she's great in Lioness.

[@metothemoon1227]

Unfortunately this types of tv series are just doing propaganda of wokism and feminism extremist. Polarization

[@kaimojepaslt]

dumb people will fall for it, but its still good show to watch@@metothemoon1227

[@jcanthony16]

I forgot how much she's starred in, what a resume. Lioness, is One of the greatest shows on TV right now, Season two is so good and unpredictable

[@Hero-up8hv]

I love Zoey so much. I’m not latina but I have the same complexion as her. As a kid I would watch her and I felt inspired by her. Thank you Zoey for being that representation for me.

[@kimlindseyOH]

She's in 4 SFF/action series: Marvel/Guardians, Avatar, Star Trek, and let's not forget Pirates of the Caribbean - she was in the first Pirates movie (2003), & her talent and potential were obvious, even in a small role. So happy for her!

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

She did well in "Guess Who" too with Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac!!!

[@metothemoon1227]

She is beautiful, humble, but she should now play female character roles and stop with these male character roles. Knowing she is feminine and not masculine. And that masculine is not synonymous with feminine and never will be.

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

@@metothemoon1227 Agreed, bt that's just what the majority of the viewers take notice... what y'all didn't notice is that she's been playing feminine roles since the late 90's. Bt they go unnotice because apparently critics and audiences deem her more worthy for masculine roles. Bt her latest feminine role is the show called "From Scratch", and she's very good in that!!!

[@metothemoon1227]

@EricSmith-jo1lt Very interesting comment dear Eric, I like this actress, but I think female actors should never play male roles, never ever. The worst ive seen is this one : The power. Oh goodness lord protect the women against this unhealthy soup propaganda. These films and TV series of feminism and wokism propaganda are skyrocketing in audience because the masses are mainly under the influence of media propaganda, radio, social media, films and series. These are the tools that belong to the elites to control and divide the masses. Total societal chaos. Black vs white and vice versa, conservatives vs progressives and vice versa, women vs men, atheists vs agnostics vs believers, pro vs anti. But the worst among them is: Women against men. A society therefore doomed to failure, chaos, frustration, uncertainty, lacking desire. The elites know this and this is what they want. How could you let yourself be fooled by all these tricks..

[@metothemoon1227]

@EricSmith-jo1lt Sorry dear friend I make a mistake at the end of my comment instead of "How could WE be fooled by all these tricks" I wrote "How could you be fooled by all these tricks"? My bad ;(

[@lishol7]

Zoe is so beautiful. The first time I saw her, I knew she was going to be a star. The movie was Center Stage and she played a ballet student and she was captivating, I haven't heard it mentioned at all really, but I'd like to recommend it if you can find it, you'll thank me!

[@RocStarr913]

Center Stage wasn’t a big movie and it was made when she was a virtual unknown. It was a teen movie.

[@metothemoon1227]

Kevin Costner said: "Sheridan doesn’t just give the leads of ‘Lioness’ masculine names like ‘Joe’ and ‘Cruz’; he also gives them stereotypically masculine conflicts like feeling estranged from their children due to a stressful job,"

[@metothemoon1227]

This lioness tv serie is just propaganda of feminism extremist. Annoying to see more of that in series and movies, and in life in general. With women who become masculine and which are in competition against men. Sad

[@metothemoon1227]

She is beautiful, humble, but she should now play female character roles and stop with these male character roles. Knowing she is feminine and not masculine. And that masculine is not synonymous with feminine and never will be.

[@lishol7]

@@metothemoon1227

[@bbygrlpt2]

Shes such a sweet and talented woman.. And I love how she speaks both English and Spanish perfectly. She has no accent when she talks in Spanish just bc she was born here bc her whole fam is Latino.

[@NellieKAdaba]

But some people have accents even though they were born in the US, because their parents are immigrants.

[@metothemoon1227]

This tv series are just doing propaganda of feminism extremist, wokism and so on. Bringing the worst stereotypes: Masculine women. Who play in masculine roles. The elites have an agenda that is dangerous : The destruction of society, social chaos. Diving men and women, putting them in competition. And it is worst than we think it is.

[@metothemoon1227]

I agree that she is an awesome human being and humble. But her role should be feminine as she is and not masculine as she is not.

[@margieerwin5798]

I cannot wait for Special Ops: Lioness to come out. Blessings, love, and continued success to you and your family, Zoe Saldaña.

[@metothemoon1227]

She is beautiful, humble, but she should now play female character roles and stop with these male character roles. Knowing she is feminine and not masculine. And that masculine is not synonymous with feminine and never will be.

[@metothemoon1227]

Special ops lioness is just another stereotypical series tv that brings the worst stereotypes of women : Masculine, cold, condescending. In other words: Propagandà of feminism extremist and wokism. Polarization so.

[@lightuponlight6727]

Her performance in a little indie film called "Haven" with Orlando Bloom....is so brutal and so beautiful I will never forget it. A truly talented woman and that Taylor Sheridan worked with Angelina Jolie on "Those Who Wish Me Dead" shows he's dedicated to telling great stories with strong compelling women as leads.

[@metothemoon1227]

Angelina Jolie is unfortunately victims of the mind programmation of the industry of entertainment.

[@lindseycarribean5113]

She deserves an oscar. She should be next after Halle Berry.

[@RocStarr913]

She just needs the right role with the right movie at the right time.

[@antoniothompson5514]

Along with Viola Davis and Angela Bassett!

[@metothemoon1227]

Unfortunately this is propaganda of feminism extremist, making some women looking more masculine, putting them in competition against men. Totally sad

[@metothemoon1227]

Kevin Costner said: "Sheridan doesn’t just give the leads of ‘Lioness’ masculine names like ‘Joe’ and ‘Cruz’; he also gives them stereotypically masculine conflicts like feeling estranged from their children due to a stressful job,"

[@Lstar07]

She’s herself and will get there by being just that, herself. There’s no need to be “the next”; there’s room for both.

[@bmiller949]

She set the tone in her role in the Terminal. I like going to Conventions as well as her character.

[@hchocolait]

I will always be a fan. Yes we make missteps in life and our careers. I think in some way she learned a valuable lesson about herself and what it truly means to have responsibility for our decisions. Now she must forgive herself for that error. The pain as you can tell is still there for her due to that mistake. I forgive you Zoe and im sure Nina does too. God has already forgiven you. Continue to hone your craft and talents. I can't wait to see what you do next!!!❤🎉

[@cybershifting31111]

Me too, I such an big fan of her and always will Be

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

The pain that is still there isn't only because she hasn't forgiven herself. As she said, she was AGGRESSIVELY bullied. Nasty people tried to shut her and her career down. They wrote and said things that one day her children may come across (because that's the truth of social media...it's out there forever). She holds herself accountable. When we post about it we should note that and note the bullying because they, too, (the bullies) should be held to account.

[@BlueGorillaInTheMist]

What exactly did she get attacked for? I'm not familiar with the story.

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

​@@BlueGorillaInTheMistWtf???... Did you watch this whole interview or nah... 🤷‍♂️. It literally answers your own question

[@BlueGorillaInTheMist]

@@EricSmith-jo1lt The only thing I remember them saying was something about skin tone. Surely there is more to it than that?

[@saralynfosnight5139]

I love Zoe Saldaña. I'm old enough to be her mother. I think she's great.

[@thebronzetoo]

Lioness was a fantastic series.

[@JH-yv2ne]

She is a great actress and has a beautiful heart ❤️

[@steveconn]

Her last Guardians appearance was kind of deflating but she's always been the best modern age Star Trek Uhura and appealing presence. Too bad her Nina Simone biopic was cancelled. Keep going Zoe!

[@RocStarr913]

It wasn’t “cancelled” necessarily, but the movie was a gigantic flop. And I don’t think anybody outside of black women even really noticed or cared that Saldaña even did a Nina Simone biopic movie. Nina Simone was and always will be a cult figure in music.

[@metothemoon1227]

In my humble opinion, no one should play Nina . Nina is a legend, also Zoe is not a musician ... Zoe is talented and humble woman but she should play feminine roles and not masculine roles. Knowing she is feminine and that should stay that way. ;)

[@cybershifting31111]

She is such an treasure, I’m love her so much

[@metothemoon1227]

Agree, She is beautiful, humble, but she should now play female character roles and stop with these male character roles. Knowing she is feminine and not masculine. And that masculine is not synonymous with feminine and never will be.

[@_V_M_D_]

Zoe is Zoe even before Marvel. She is one of the best actors in this era PERIOD

[@StarZendonna1687]

She's a strong woman. I think Nina Simone would be proud of Zoe playing her.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I don't know if Nina would be proud.

[@StarZendonna1687]

@@NellieKAdaba please explain

[@RocStarr913]

@@StarZendonna1687I feel Simone would not have liked how grotesquely they had to use makeup on Saldaña to transform her into Nina Simone. It looked grotesque and cartoonish. Plus, I’m sure Nina Simone would not have liked the movie altogether. It was a very generic portrayal of her life and basically reduces her whole career to show business cliches.

[@StarZendonna1687]

@@RocStarr913 I agree with the makeup being cartoonish.

[@metothemoon1227]

Hi dear Lina, this TV series makes propaganda of extremist feminism, showing the worst stereotypes: very masculine women taking on men's roles. In other words, polarization. It's political, whether it's wokism feminism and other societal movements. The elites created these movements, the proof being that they polarize us into accepting these tricks. They want to divide us: black against white and vice versa, women against men and vice versa, progressives against conservatives, atheists against agnostics against believers, pro against anti, right against left and their extremes. It's bad, very bad, but above all a society where women and men are pushed into competition (natural collaborators), is a society that goes straight into the wall with totally reversed values, reversed roles: Uncertainty, frustration and stress. All the worst for a society. Social chaos that is ultimately controlled and willed by the elites. It is part of the agenda. Their agenda therefore.

[@Ronnieleec]

So far so good. She is a class act.

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I liked her in the movie "The Words"

[@terrasculp]

She is doing what she was meant to do - love her work…

[@jullianleftenant3116]

She is so Humble and Beautiful ❤

[@eslcindy]

Zoe Saldana...as a Black Woman, I am so sorry that you were attacked for your portrayal of Ms. Nina Simone. YOU BELONG WHEREVER YOUR HEART TAKES YOU...and don't allow anyone else to BULLY you into thinking anything differently! Thank you for taking on the Nina Simone role. I believe that Ms. Simone would have been proud of your acting talents...just as a MULTITUDE of Black women, including myself were proud.❤

[@RocStarr913]

I think Simone would not have liked how Saldaña portrayed her, but I’m sure Simone would have clearly saw that Saldaña came into the role with good intentions.

[@eslcindy]

@rockstarr913 we can agree to disagree❣️

[@maggiethebrewer03]

I second that! I love Zoe, and I don't think Nina is upset at all.

[@st3wi3D]

Off topic... but don't you think India Arie would have portrayed a great Nina Simone??

[@blackops8996]

That's not black

[@AdamSno]

I really liked this show! I'm hoping for a season 2 to find out what happens to the targets family and the aftermath.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Yes bullies and racism comes from every corner ,but after all of it she has an incredible career ,you go girl ! She is a winner

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@donmacmilly]

career where blacks don't acknowledge her and essentially she is known for her characters in customs and makeup in supporting roles not her.

[@kaimojepaslt]

@@donmacmilly knew her way before all these marvel crap

[@leeturiano4419]

Absolutley beautiful, talented, grounded actress. I haven't watched Lioness yet, but I will.

[@paulperez2477]

One of the best actresses, she's very talented. Love her movies and especially the lioness

[@djdollase]

She seems so genuine and caring. Have always loved her work and very sorry that she’s been a victim of the Correction Police…

[@cinnamonstar808]

she is a great actress💅🏾

[@metothemoon1227]

Kevin Costner said: "Sheridan doesn’t just give the leads of ‘Lioness’ masculine names like ‘Joe’ and ‘Cruz’; he also gives them stereotypically masculine conflicts like feeling estranged from their children due to a stressful job,"

[@metothemoon1227]

This is propaganda of feminism extremist, which is really bad. To polarize people like that. Making some women looking more masculine and in competition against the men. Totally dangerous .

[@DonBrownII]

this wasn't an example of " the correction police". this was a very sensitive subject within the Black community that stems from ACTUAL issues like colorism and true representation. Admittedly, the backlash towards was too strong and misguided, but she herself admits that she should not have taken that role. We should have given her more grace in that moment, but Black ppl still love her and respect her! It was a teachable moment for everyone involved.

[@metothemoon1227]

@DonNrownll Hi dear Don, this TV series makes propaganda of extremist feminism, showing the worst stereotypes: very masculine women taking on men's roles. In other words, polarization. It's political, whether it's wokism feminism and other societal movements. The elites created these movements, the proof being that they polarize us into accepting these tricks. They want to divide us: black against white and vice versa, women against men and vice versa, progressives against conservatives, atheists against agnostics against believers, pro against anti, right against left and their extremes. It's bad, very bad, but above all a society where women and men are pushed into competition (natural collaborators), is a society that goes straight into the wall with totally reversed values, reversed roles: Uncertainty, frustration and stress. All the worst for a society. Social chaos that is ultimately controlled and willed by the elites. It is part of the agenda. Their agenda therefore.

[@salmacaribbean7362]

Just finished Ep 1, amazing!!!

[@metothemoon1227]

Hi dear Salma, this TV series makes propaganda of extremist feminism, showing the worst stereotypes: very masculine women taking on men's roles. In other words, polarization. It's political, whether it's wokism feminism and other societal movements. The elites created these movements, the proof being that they polarize us into accepting these tricks. They want to divide us: black against white and vice versa, women against men and vice versa, progressives against conservatives, atheists against agnostics against believers, pro against anti, right against left and their extremes. It's bad, very bad, but above all a society where women and men are pushed into competition (natural collaborators), is a society that goes straight into the wall with totally reversed values, reversed roles: Uncertainty, frustration and stress. All the worst for a society. Social chaos that is ultimately controlled and willed by the elites. It is part of the agenda. Their agenda therefore.

[@josemedeiros007]

Great interview, I love the movies she has been in.

[@TeeSpicerReacts]

Lioness was great. A surprise hit!

[@richardhenry5961]

Zoe Saldaña is a class act. Great Actress! 🥰

[@prometheus200]

Baby you were forgiven for nina. We still love your work

[@khismet]

Yes, showing Grace and understanding goes a long way. We will continue to enjoy her work.

[@rafaelcintron1560]

""Amo su humildad ""❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CrowdPleeza]

Zoe wasn't the right pick for Nina Simone. I'd feel the same way had Halle Berry been picked. Someone like Viola Davis would have been a better pick. Viola's physical appearance is closer to Nina's.

[@RocStarr913]

It’s a moot point. The whole movie was a mess. It reduced Simone’s cultural impact to show business cliches, so I think the movie altogether was doomed not to go over well.

[@milledge6623]

No it was just like this person mentioned that I (and a lot of people) had Viola Davis in mind of playing the role of Nina Simone. I'm not sure if she would've done a better job than Zoe Saldana but I'm just letting you know what a lot of people were thinking at the time. I hope Zoe forgives me for thinking that way and I'm sorry 😔.

[@debbralehrman5957]

I enjoy her acting.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💐

[@kevinwagner8697]

you didn't hurt her sister.you're a great woman.

[@jimmij5092]

Great show! She is a very good and beautiful actress❤

[@karo9427]

LOVE HER, SECOND SEASON PLEASE!!!!!!

[@enycesmith5183]

We love you Zoe that Nina situation is in the past we love you

[@jullianleftenant3116]

Zoe needs an Oscar for From Scratch .

[@commy741]

my favorite 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Zoe my Legend🙌🙌🙌🙌I fall in love with her since Colombiana😊😊 anyone remember that movie????

[@m.worthy]

*Zoe Saldaña on why she originally turned down the **_Joe_** character role in **_'Special Ops: Lioness'_** 🎬 :* kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnmko4V5qt6UhMk *_"I have ADD and I'm dyslexic, so learning a lot of dialogue was always very daunting," said Saldana in an interview prior to the start of the actors strike. "I never thought that I would ever get to be a part of (projects) where the dialog and the writing is most important to the whole story. .. I tend to run away from that. I have a hard time focusing, which is why the action genre was always appealing to me."_* She says Sheridan called her and was very complimentary, adding that he was writing a character with her in mind. As exciting as the project seemed, she passed. "I read the pilot, I loved it so much that I freaked out and I walked away from it." A year later she was in Italy filming the limited-series 'From Scratch' and found herself once again thinking about that Sheridan offer and brought it up to her husband. "I guess he was just sick of me always mentioning the show and not doing anything about it. He was like, 'Just call him, just text him.' And the thing about Taylor is that if if he's busy and it's not something that he considers important, he won't call you back for weeks. If it's really something that he wants to really hear, he calls back within seconds, so that's exactly what he did. "He said, 'I'm waiting on you. The script is still here. We haven't done anything with it. Please say yes.' And I did," Saldana recounted. After that initial trepidation to take the role, Saldana says her admiration of Sheridan's work has only grown. He wrote each of the show's eight episodes. "I have a great deal of respect of somebody that really, really believes in what they do," she said. "Now, knowing him a little more, he's very confident about his writing. And that may throw people off (but) I tend to really lean in and revere people that know who they are. If your strength is this, then own it, protect it. And if you don't want to compromise on compromise, it's OK as long as we still keep tuning into your stories. It's working." ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJq5Z6atirqiaqs

[@constantinvaldor3742]

Lioness is really good. Really insightful video she's great 🤗

[@EricSmith-jo1lt]

She's so captivating in beauty, and so gentle and a classy babe!!! Bt when she casted her role as Nina, I wasn't angry or felt she deserved the outbursts... I was just disappointed!!!

[@yasmeenmohamed9327]

She’s just the best honestly

[@POINTSHOOTSHOTEM]

Your amazing actress Zoe You Are Appreciated 💯🫡🔥🔥🔥 Keep Going

[@Sickles197]

Keep going Zoe!!!! we see your heart ❤️🇩🇴

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Supplements: Magnesium carbonate powder, *Vit.D* l, L-theanine, taurine , NAC, and fiber. Recovery: Inclined Sleep Therapy *free Exercise: *Rebounder* Food: Lean chicken/turkey replaces unhealthy calories Dentist gum cleaning -Healthy Old Man

[@joshthaller4754]

She is amazing in every possible way

[@raymondmartinez3321]

Love the show 🙌 hope it keeps going

[@pattimiller9157]

I love everything she does ..how dare they shame her she always gives her best ..I'm sure Nina Simone would have love her

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

She is extraordinary. She is beautiful and talented.

[@brittsavage7982]

Zoe! Loved Columbian! Should do at least 2 more films! Complete the trilogy!

[@alexrodriguez5370]

She did a great job on Nina. I know, I know, but she REALLY committed to the part. Continued success and thank you CBS SUNDAY MORNING for this content.

[@michaeltorio3459]

Every show 😃

[@oluniran]

This show was phenomenal.

[@richierich1166]

Her being in Colombiana is goated.

[@blakebarberi4828]

Zoe is the Bomb actress of the 2000s.🤟🤟

[@john-rossevering5370]

She s beautiful she has more to make in history ❤🎉❤😂

[@KCNwokoye]

She did a terrific job with Nina's project and those hateful ignoramuses who attack another black woman for playing a role and character which is exactly her job as an actress need to sit down and shut up. If they want to play Nina Simone then they should cast themselves in that role, produce the film, write the script and then market it. Only in America is this ridiculousness in existence. In the UK and other parts of the world where there are various artists of color no one decides how black you have to be to play a person of color. I was so offended by the criticism that she received and I felt that she was so gracious in her response. It's like people telling Beyoncé that she's not black enough to release an album with black Artists and representing the Diaspora. Such idiocy must stop. Those lazy and hate-filled people dishing out criticisms should go and maybe get a job and play those roles they so desperately defend. Nonsense. Absolute nonsense.

[@Jim_McFarland]

She seems like an amazing person

[@rogerred3855]

Seriously, who tf doesn't recognise this baddie outside..👽🤙🔥🔥

[@lo2148]

Love the show and she’s great in this

[@apap1586]

First movie I ever saw her in; Co- Stared with Nelly and Dean Winters in the Movie; Snipes.

[@DaysGabe]

Zoe is human 2.0, absolutely graceful.

[@sinyilam5469]

This show is ducking good ❤

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Love her ❤️

[@jaysartori9032]

GOD bless her and her family💖

[@2013venjix]

The Queen of Sci-Fi! Star Trek, Avatar & MCU!!!

[@austinroberson8]

Finished! Killer show with an amazing cast. So grad to see Morgan Freeman’s face on the screen again. He plays a great SoS role. Zoe kills it as always. I think Laysla De Oliveira delivered a rockstar performance. If she doesn’t win something for this, she got straight up cheated.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Zoe is one of my favorite actors! Love her body of work. I haven’t seen her role as Nina Simone. However, it didn’t offend me when I saw the trailer. I’ll definitely watch it now. 😊

[@El-Armstrong]

Im 6 episodes deep and this show is excellent.

[@bobbleheadmoe]

It was really good

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Zoe Saldana is a wonderful actress.

[@teddygraham5230]

It's sad people treated her that way. Everyone cannot rein-act their heroes, but to the level that people attacked her was does to much. If you don't like something, your money speak volumes to the people behind the screen more then you attacking the person in front of it.

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Congratulations! Best wishes, health, joy, wellbeing… 🖖🏼

[@jenniferjohnson1221]

Love her

[@xx1983xx]

A "Black" woman being accused of "Black Face?" And the fact that she wanted to also "look" like Nina Simone in a movie portrayal is astounding in the wrong way. She did a great job portraying Nina Simone. Other "actresses" who aren't "Black" but portray real life characters through actually trying to physically look like them onscreen aren't given the same negativity as Zoe. I wonder what her "shamers" are doing to keep history and figures alive through the big screen. Double and ignorant standards. Don't listen to the ignorant and stupid, Zoe Saldana!

[@TheQuietStorm630]

That woman is black when convenient. Don't get it twisted. There's a fine line between appreciation and appropriation. Learn the damned difference. And make no mistake Dominican and Puerto Rican have some African roots but Saldana has always played that black when convenient card. You'd know that if you paid attention and were black. Clearly You're not black. What you are is a blackface apologist though. You can fall for the fake tears all you want.

[@RocStarr913]

Even if they didn’t basically use grotesque methods to have Saldaña play Simone, the movie’s greatest fault is it was just cliche and bland and it’s director clearly didn’t understand what made Simone such a unique figure in music.

[@mistyreed4558]

It made me think of Nicole Kidman in “The Hours.” She had prosthetics and it was fine, but only bc she was white and there was no perceived catalyst for people to attack. This poor young woman…not for all the money in the world would I want to be young in Hollywood right now. Everyone looks for ways to be up in arms.

[@grQTbVMrZ]

I thought Lioness was filmed in MALLORCA. An island of Spain

[@metothemoon1227]

Kevin Costner: "Sheridan doesn’t just give the leads of ‘Lioness’ masculine names like ‘Joe’ and ‘Cruz’; he also gives them stereotypically masculine conflicts like feeling estranged from their children due to a stressful job,"

[@BerserkeR_031]

Well, they have done a pretty good job at casting. Finally another show that persuades a little bit more of a 'raw' combat feeling, and troubles/sacrifices that come with that. Glad to still see something like this, during this woke era... Season 1 was good.

[@terminatorcoyote6319]

Well what kind of questions to begin the interview 😂

[@cynthiahenry5585]

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[@denisewilliams7018]

Classy and beautiful lady.

[@danykonyohov3418]

Beautiful woman🎉

[@TheQuietStorm630]

The fact that she said people bullied her when really we asked her to do the right thing and not do blackface by portraying Nina, give the role to someone who wouldn't have to resort to blackface is beyond ignorant and gaslighty...I hope Hollywood does go away and stays away maybe then they can learn how to be a decent human beings and not some self absorbed; air head celeb could do them some good...maybe."😒

[@RocStarr913]

But people fail to realize that making movies are a big financial risk. They cost millions of dollars and you have to trek to a theater for them to be profitable, and less people are going to movie theaters now year after year for these kinds of movies. The major studios of Hollywood clearly did not see any monetary value in a theatrical movie about Nina Simone. That’s why an independent studio made it. Plus, people still care about the star system and big actors carrying a movie. And like it or not, Saldaña is one of the few truly big black actors in Hollywood outside of the black community. Hollywood is a business first and foremost. It is not a charity for social justice and the money to invest in movies do not just grow on trees. Even if Saldaña hadn’t played Simone, the movie likely would have still been a disappointment. It was just typical Hollywood music biopic cliches and you really came off it learning absolutely nothing about why Nina Simone was such a unique figure in music.

[@TheQuietStorm630]

@@RocStarr913 You are such a sheep..The faster HollyWeird goes away, the better. Life would possibly be a little better off without these undercover ghouls.

[@Stanley-l5q]

She is very good

[@motorclubofamerica8999]

She's beautiful

[@GiovannaAguilar]

She was attacked by women, non Latinas who made her feel inadequate. Sad.

[@BibleSamurai]

Nina Simone role should have gone to India Arie or something

[@BlueGorillaInTheMist]

Damn she looks like Jada Pinkett