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3 white guys[Blind Gossip] We received some very interesting commentary from a well-known actor in Hollywood about a recent race controversy.

My jaw just about dropped to the floor when I heard [Actress]’s comments. [Her Actor Husband]’s performance wasn’t that good, and then I thought that maybe she was doing the jealousy thing, because lord knows she’s never won any major award for anything, and the only awards she does get are for being black.

Then I got mad about the hypocrisy. This is what I really want you to tell your readers about.

You know how she and [her husband] have a production company? Well, they have his and hers projects, and here’s a dirty little secret: “Her” projects are always for/by/about/starring/directed by black women. But for “his” projects (which are MUCH bigger), his directors are:

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Seriously. Not one black director. Not one female director. That’s their dirty little secret. She wants to go off about how racist the industry is and about how they don’t value black people, but she doesn’t want you to know that when it comes to who they trust with their big movies, it’s not other black people!

There you go. Rather than guess who our source is, we’ll let you guess who she is talking about.

Actress:

Her Actor Husband:

[Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism?

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  1. pscheck2 says

    I think this whole thing is racial bias on the part of Blacks: They try to demean anything that is White and all they do is clamored for inclusion, just like they did for quotas in higher education. I’m old enough to remember that Hattie McDaniel (Gone with the Wind) won an Oscar in 1939, back when race relations (and prejudice) was a major social issue! Think Harry Belafonte(?) back in the 60tees.Also, the Academy has picked pics that were eclipsed by much better films, in the past, but,

  3. Hannah955 says

    I read somewhere years ago that Jada Pinkett said she doesn’t trust white people. Said it publicly. Reverse that and see what kind of media fallout there would be if a white actress said she didn’t trust black people. But it’s OK for Jada Pinkett to be racist? Double standard much?

  4. angelhair says

    Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith. Aunt Viv told it exactly like this, haha. There IS a race problem in Hollywood but the Oscars can’t fix it. The nominees this year are deserving. To create diversity and equality, you have to target the lack of opportunity that POC have in Hollywood to make something award-worthy. Target production companies, film and drama schools, casting couches, etc. because that’s where the problems start.

  5. savantrix says

    Well, I’m black and I rolled my eyes when I saw her statement. Will didnt deserve the award…period.

    That said, I think there were some oversights…namely that Beasts of No Nation received no acting nominations. Not sure if it was a race thing or the Academy not wanting to legitimize Netflix in that way?

    But then the Oscars is not always about acting…it’s more a popularity contest, no?

    To the content of the blind, I’m not remotely surprised by the info about Will’s production…

  6. CoCoJoe says

    The Smiths…should be on merit, but probably some racism involved in the process, but a more likely reason for this supposed snub was…what old white (or black probably) guy cares about rap? Besides, Selma was nominated last year. I am not sure you can question winners, because only one film can win and there’s personal taste and a whole bunch of other random variables at play.

  7. HermioneWeasley says

    The Smiths. She’s a dose. So is he for that matter.

    Is it not worse to nominate someone just because of the colour of their skin? I can’t think of any black actor or actress in 2015 that deserves a nomination; Smith just isn’t that good an actor, let’s be truthful about this. Michael B Jordon was good in Creed but it wasn’t Oscar Worthy. There was no moment of Awe were you thought “what a great actor”. You should give someone something based on the colour of their skin. That’s not…

  8. Lisiloo says

    Hypocrites. Plus they haven’t won anything decent between them have they? He always plays the same character & she’s only been good as Fish Mooney.

  9. BrightEyes says

    Will & Jada

    She has a point, and enough money to say what she wants, and the ego to boot. I think she wouldn’t dare say that without the above and the delusional belief that what she is saying will lead to a boycott.

    Unfortunately – *you CAN be a hypocrite & right at the same time. An alcoholic can tell his kids drinking to much is bad/don’t drink and drive. But this is damn near career suicide – so this is not just about Will.

    As for Will – his small production company does NOT…

  10. research boy says

    Of course there’s a lot of racism. Of course Matt Damon getting a nomination was ridiculous.

    That said, Jada should be self-aware enough to know that her raising the issue would be seen as special pleading on behalf of Will. (I mean, if we’re talking lame acting nominations, Will should be throwing back the one he got for “The Pursuit of Crappyness”.) Know when to speak out, and when to let others do the talking for you.

  11. ChairmanMeow says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

    Actor : Will Smith (Movie “Concussion ” got lots of buzz, but haven’t heard much about performance )

    Lol. Aunt Viv called her out. Let Will speak for himself.

    Seriously, I think more can be accomplished by going to the event than by boycotting.

  12. enigmatic says

    The Smiths

    Shocked that Alexis Arquette called them out about their “private lives” today…

  14. ticia123 says

    Jada Pickett Smith
    Will Smith
    It’s a need for attention. If he was the only black actor nominated, would she still complain? If it’s an issue, then it should always be discussed, not just when your husband doesn’t get nominated.

  15. BleuDog says

    This is definitely Will and Jada Smith. Let me say this, the academy has given Oscars to people of African American descent when their performances warranted such. Back many years ago, Butterfly McQueen and Hattie McDaniel. Fast forward to those African Americans who have been nominated and not won. Some have, Denzel and Halle, etc. As for Will Smith, Jada darling the only dramatic role that he has done a decent acting job in was Ali, I think he was nominated but lost.

  16. lucasj says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett-Smith
    Actor Husband: Will Smith
    What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism?

    Jada’s comments weren’t unreasonable by any means; but her reasoning for responding was depressingly transparent. Dear, Will’s performance in his current film wasn’t at an academy-award winning level, it’s that simple. If Will had been nominated but all other Blacks were ignored, would you have complained? No. You care about your own egos and that’s it. Any every POC…

  19. PinkLily says

    Jada and Will Smith. Is this even suppose to be blind?

    She has a right to her opinion and choice. Janet Huber’s video was sad though. Even is all her view was agreed with, she came across as a rude, bitter brat still angry over Fresh Prince. She could have gotten respect and have been taken seriously with many agreeing with her if she just presented herself better, in a respectable, mature manner. She came across in an embarrassingly pathetic way.

  23. mrsjaymack says

    Definitely the Smiths.

    I honestly am not even paying attention to what Will, Jada, Spike Lee, et al. are saying about boycotting Oscars. The complaining actress makes a valid point: They always want to do “black-focused” movies, but why is that okay?

  24. kevinthegerbil says

    It’s gotta be the ever-so-hypocritical Mrs Smith. Maybe she wants young Jaden to be awarded something for being a mystical uber-brat.

  25. ImVioletsMama says

    Will and Jada

    Films starring black people have been nominated a million times before. Is it possible that the quality just wasn’t there this year and last?

  26. timeoftheseason says

    Jada and Will Smith. Will’s only non-white director was M. Night Shymaylan for After Earth.

  38. Bailey says

    Jada Pinkett Smith
    Will Smith

    There are more issues impacting the black community then receiving an Oscar nomination. I saw Concussion , Will was just mediocre, and did not deserve a nomination.

  39. tiggersrus says

    Actress: Jada P Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? She’s venting at the wrong people. She should vent at the studios who make the movies who don’t have any great roles for people of color. The Oscars are for those who are nominated; she can’t support and celebrate her fellow actors for one night? You’re not black so I won’t be there for you….that’s b.s.

  40. blackmahn says

    Obviously Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. First many people praised Will’s performance in Concussion. But it’s a much bigger than Jada shilling for her husband. There were other performances by people of color-not just black people-that were overlooked. And I know that the whole thing is a massive beauty/popularity contest. But one that has huge significance in terms of clout, flexibility and money. Whoever this other actor was needs to get back in their lane.

  42. missmissy says

    Jada and Will

    Actress is a jerk. The criticisms of the Oscars and legitimate regardless of who they use to make their films. In fact it sounds to me like Jada is trying to make a difference. So what exactly is actress’s point, except that the black woman got “uppity”.

  43. SleuthingForFun says

    Jada & Will

    She need’s to not bite the hand that feeds her and her family, but whatever, they’ve had it coming to them for a long time, IMO.

  44. spookie says

    Jada Pinkett-Smith
    Will Smith

    Reaction: I think she’s far more outspoken on it than he is because opportunities for minority women are fewer, they’re doubly screwed. Also there’s almost definitely a little hypocrisy because these films directed by white guys make a LOT of money, therefore make them a lot of money.

  47. anakamila says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? I think that she is right about the Oscars. The AMPAS need to have more diversity into their voting group.

  49. thisisannoying says

    Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. If what Janet Hubert says is true, I feel sorry for ever liking Will.

    I don’t know what to think about the whole race thing, but those complaining about it somehow come off as overly entitled.

  50. tiger13 says

    obv the Smiths. I never noticed that their directors are all white guys, but their films generally at least star black actors…

  51. butwhatever says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett-Smith
    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith
    My Reaction: “Hey, that actress who won’t admit she’s gay wants to tell me how there’s not enough support for minorities.”

  53. pinkmarie says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett-Smith
    Husband: Will Smith

    The casting couch your husband got his first break was white..

  55. theLittleDarling says

    Jada and will smith

    It’s not surprising at all, she seems to always run her mouth off and then display others.

  58. lovesboating says

    Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith.

    I think there does need to be more diversity in the nominated actors/actresses, but I think had Will be nominated, she wouldn’t have said anything. They should use their production company to make movies directed by and starring more black people. Until then, save it.

  59. scooby says

    Actress: Jada Pickett Smith

    Actor Husband: Will Smith

    I blew them off I don’t take anything they seriously, They can’t even raise their children.

  60. Mini Mom says

    Easy as pie — the legend in her own mind, Jada Pinkett Smith. Everyone knows these award things are a farce and that it’s all marketing, politics, and sex that get you one. She has no discernible talent, so it’s not a mystery as to why she’s never won anything. And how come it’s OK to have BET, but if they formed a WET, all hell would break loose? Just sayin’.

  64. lakelady says

    Will Smith and his wife, Jada.
    I find her annoying even before this black boycott. Very hypocritical. I doubt anyone takes her boycott seriously, there is a video from the original Aunt Viv going around the internet, check it out.

  68. VeronicaMarsBars says

    Gotta go with Mr. and Mrs. Smith — Jada Pinkett and Will, that is.

    Optional: No one will miss Jada at the Oscars even though she has a point about the Academy.

  69. elphie says

    like its a surprise… Jada and Will… and how about you work on getting people to write quality product for you and maybe work on your acting skill’s, then maybe you’ll get better roles. Oh, and stop telling directors than your no acting talent children have to be in the film or you won’t do it

  73. bhakti says

    Jada picket smith
    Will smith
    Ive never been a fan of hers but something needs to change with the process for choosing the nominees/winners.

  74. persian says

    Jada Pinkett Smith. I didn’t have a reaction. She’s a nobody that could never put asses in seats. Her claim to fame is that she married Will Smith.

  76. Stackhouse says

    Jada Pinkett-Smith.
    Will Smith.

    I think she’s got a point, but when you’re a hypocrite, not many people will take you seriously. POC ARE being blatantly discriminated against, not just by the Academy and other prestigious award shows, but also by the entertainment industry in general. This is a fact, not an opinion. Just check the statistics/numbers. It’s sad, and it’s wrong – and it has got to change. We live in 2016, not 1916. *Performance* should decide who should win what.

  77. HermioneWeasley says

    The smiths!

    Honestly, my reaction was: ‘Is it more racist to nominate someone because of the colour of their skin?”

  78. SheilaK says

    Obviously Jada Pinkett Smith. She needs to sit down and shut up. Talk about narcissistic and obnoxious.

  80. DreamyVelvet says

    Jada. Go ahead and boycott the Oscars. I don’t find her to be a compelling actress, and I enjoy watching Will Smith much more in his comedy and action roles than his dramatic roles. I felt pretty much the same way about Robin Williams. He’s a funny dude. Football concussion injuries are real and a hot topic, but I don’t go to the movies for that. I go for escapism. Just my 2 cents.

  81. Peps66 says

    Jada Pinkett Smith

    Will Smith

    Her complaints are 100% valid, nominations for people of color are so few and far between, despite great work.

  84. Haley8991 says

    Jada Smith
    Will Smith

    opinion: her comments were out of jealousy. theres a lot more important things regarding race and discrimination than focusing on something a private award show did

  86. ivy3499 says

    Will and Jada. Honestly these people are so unbelievably narcissistic. Whining about awards…???

  90. ImThinking says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? Rich people problem!

    • UrbanFox says

      I think the whining is completely uncalled for and obnoxious. The voting is based on the performance, not on race.

  96. lily0182 says

    Jada & Will

    Everyone can’t win all of the time. The Oscars should be about talent, not about hitting some sort of minority quota – which would make them pointless.

  99. lahteb says

    Jada Pinkett and Will Smith

    I don’t disagree with Jada or Spike Lee, but I couldn’t help but get a smudge of sour grapes from her. Perhaps I’m reading into things.

    I wonder if Will is going to show to the Oscars or at the very least the after parties. There’s no indication that he is following the party line.

  101. cadaver11 says

    Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

    I find SJWs annoying and I’m over all of them! It’s about 1. picking your battles and 2. not being a hypocrite and practice what you preach 3. go f&ck yourselves

  103. crazycatlady says

    This one is easy. Jada Pinkett Smith going off about Will Smith not getting nominated for an Oscar for his role in “Concussion”.

    I think HW should pay more attention to minority actors, but I think the selection should be based on performance — not race. I haven’t seen “Concussion” yet, so I don’t know if Will’s performance was better than the actors who were nominated.

  107. RickiHazel says

    Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith.

    I understand both sides of the situation. There were some snubs that I thought deserved nominations like Idris Elba in Beasts of No Nation, but I think Jada only made a comment because Will didn’t get nominated, not because she actually cares about the issue.

  109. egonzalez1104 says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith
    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith
    What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism?
    Shes trying to make something out of nothing! HES NOT THAT GREAT OF AN ACTOR!!! Maybe she should focus more and NOT having an open marriage…instead of putting racism where there is none!!!! The ORIGINAL Aunt Viv said it best….ITS NOT THAT DEEP! UGH!

  110. TommyF says

    Jada Pinkett-Smith – who was racially snubbed for her stellar Supporting work in Magic Mike XXL. (She thinks that her performance was better than Alicia Vikander, Rooney Mara or Kate Winslet.)
    Husband: Will Smith (who probably ‘auditioned’ all those White, White, White Directors himself….:)
    My reaction – let’s make acting the Gold standard. There’s only five slots. Must there now be Affirminative Action for 6 slots or ‘Best Black Actor/Actress’ categories?

  112. sublimeLime says

    Jada Smith
    Will Smith

    She’s never been a good actress and will never have to worry about being nominated for an Oscar. Just because she liked Straight Outta Compton doesn’t mean it was a movie deserving of an Oscar nomination. She needs to get over herself.

  113. jojo5282 says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett-Smith
    Actor Husband: Will Smith
    Reaction: I agree with Janet Hubert… enough said.

  114. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Will and Jada Smith
    When I saw her video, I gave her the side eye…REALLY! I guess Aunt Viv’s rant was on point. Props to her for that epic read!

  116. Seahawks12 says

    Actress: Jada Pinhead Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? Yawn ?

    She needs to spend more time with her children and teach them “values”. Those kids behave like they were brought up by wolves. She also needs to recognize that Will Smith has not done anything Oscar-worthy in years. How come he isn’t speaking out? Is he embarrassed for his wife?

  117. Kerzep says

    Jada Pinkett
    Will Smith

    Does she realize that the only people who have the “luxury” of being actors have to have lots of money?

    She’d be better off working on healthcare, education and affordable housing for her race than complaining about a stupid statue.

    #Richblackpeopleproblems

  120. BeauSo says

    Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith.

    Even if she is a bit hypocritical with her comments (just a bit, though, because she DOES work to open doors for other Black men and women), she has a point about how Oscar voting base lacks diversity. Jordan in Creed was damn good. Didn’t see Concussion, but haven’t heard any raves about Will Smith in that, either.

  128. valentina says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? Hmm. No comment.

  129. maddiva44 says

    Jada Smith
    Will Smith

    I feel that Jada needs to shut up. She’s just looking for attention.

  130. Smokey says

    Jada Pinkett
    Will Smith

    Really, Jada? Because in the big scheme of things, awards shows are so very important.

  131. Jester says

    Jada Pinkett Smith
    Will Smith

    I didn’t know all this when I first heard her rants, but I thought ‘why is she saying all this when she was not up for an award herself’???

  132. SeijnSei says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett-Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will “Safety Negro” Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? Yawn. Neither of them are great actors.

  134. RedGirl77 says

    Obviously Jada and Will Smith. I can’t say I’m going to miss her terribly at the Oscars.

  141. elliedee says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism?

    That it’s just Jada being her usual hypocritical self.

  142. taxi123 says

    Actress: Jada Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? Rolled my eyes. Her little rant came across as petty and takes away from the true issues (i.e. not a little statue). It agree with Aunt Viv that there are much bigger fish to fry.

  143. I Am PunkA says

    Jada Pickett Smith

    Will Smith

    Former Fresh Prince of Bel Air costar went off on them over this exact point today.

    The real Hollywood secret is that GREEN is the only color that really matters.

  145. slimfast10 says

    Don’t get me started on the hypocritical Mr and Mrs. Smith. They’d be better off paying more attention to the parenting of their offspring than telling the rest of the world how to live. Self important phony balonies. BTW the president of the academy happens to be a black woman. Feel sorry for Chris Rock who has to be feeling the heat. The whole thing sickens me.

  148. jennycee says

    Jada and Will

    Someone needs to tell this entire family “NO!” – their kids are obnoxious twits who have been allowed to think they are something special and should be treated as such. As for racism and the Oscars – there are plenty of people who actually deserve an Oscar that have never been nominated, just because she believes her husband should have been nominated and wasn’t – doesn’t make it racism (especially when he isn’t that great in the first place).

  153. kcphilly says

    Will and Jada.

    What aren’t they lying hypocrites about? I’m glad she’s getting some backlash for her whiny rant. I don’t follow them enough to know they had a production company, wow that is really something about Will. To them and anyone who thinks the Oscars are discriminating, how about challenging them by creating some really good movies themselves, use some of the tried and true formulas that the Oscar voters eat up. If that doesn’t work then you can complain.

  164. WillowPotter says

    Jada Pinkett-Smith and her husband Will Smith

    I realize there’s a lot of hypocrisy in the industry so I didn’t give her an ear, I don’t always pay attention to what celebrities say.

  165. emster says

    Jada Pinkett Smth and Will Smith.

    I think most everyone nominated deserved it. The only thing I would do is swap Matt Damon’s nod for Idris Elba, because he’s the only black actor I think truly deserved it this year. Will Smith? Not so much…

    Jada calling for a boycott is only going to worsen the racial divide. Black actors that are struggling to get work (unlike her and her whole family) will likely end up being blacklisted if they join the boycott. She’s not doing anything good for…

    • missmissy says

      I like Matt Damon – but he is Matt Damon in every role he plays. There isn’t a lot of range there. People might have really liked the film and the role, but you are so right Elba was more deserving. I also thought Creed was great and that Micheal B Jordan should have had a nod.

  168. totskie says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith
    Actor: Will Smith

    she should focus on fixing her insane children!

    Are the Oscars obligated to be politically correct? No. They focus on stellar performances. I’m sick of black people pulling the race card when they don’t get their way (husband nomination). You don’t see every other ethnic group getting riled up.

    • commonsense says

      perhaps you need to work on your personal issues with black people and making sweeping generalizations. You are no better than Jada and Will. While trying to tear others down, you unnecessarily pulled an entire race into it, which was not the subject. SHE pulled the race card. I am Black, but am I Jada? Do you know what every Black person feels or how they handle situations?

      You are part of the problem. If people are not vocal about issues, real issues that exist, we would not be as far as…

    • commonsense says

      other ethnic groups are not being vocal. Walk on a college campus much? You need to get your unchecked prejudices together. Stop watching FOX news and sensationaIized media that is filtered to cause drama and division, and find out what is really going on in the world. I feel sorry for you. Jada and Wills issue has become MY issue, by your rant, and I don’t even agree with them. Sad.

    • bamazalea says

      I interpreted Totskie’s post as they were tired of black people pulling the race card. She did not refer to All black people, just the ones pulling the race card. You shouldn’t be offended unless, of course, you are black AND pulling the race card. Also, you accused them of “sweeping generalizations” and then you made a bunch of your own. To think that you would take on an issue that you did not agree with just because of misinterpreting someone’s post makes me sad for you.

  170. stolidog says

    Will and Jada Smith.

    One particular awards show is not, in and of itself, indicative of racism, and you can’t force an award show into some sort of affirmative action because one group is underrepresented that year.

    Maybe she should be talking to graduate programs that create directors, and actors, and set designers, etc, about seeking greater diversity, as well as talent agencies and production companies about greater representation.

    Change needs to happen from the bottom and the top.

  173. HeddaParsons says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith
    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    I think there is a serious racism problem in Hollywood, but their production company isn’t doing much to help end it.

  176. Schuyler says

    Jada/Will
    I hesitate to answer this; people have a visceral reaction to the term “racism”. The racism/sexism/heterosexism/etc. that’s out there today isn’t as overt as it once was, but is much more structural or residual (overt=people wouldn’t say “X people can’t act” or that they won’t see a movie with people of different backgrounds, and most people would agree that’s inappropriate). But, it is true that there’s a lack of representation from those of other backgrounds, and thus a…

    • Schuyler says

      lack of nominations. Like many other types of business & industry, people like to hire people like them, but that leads to a lack of perspective and innovation which is one of many reasons that there should be more equity (gender/race/sex/etc.) in hollywood.

  183. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett-Smith

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    Her complaints are unwarranted, especially given her hypocrisy.

  185. Pinky310 says

    Jada Pinkett

    Will Smith

    I think the Oscars have always been a white awards show. WHat else is new?

    • taracu says

      Is there any chance most nominees are white, because most actors/actresses/directors are white?

      People should t get nommed to fill a quota. That’s ridiculous.

  187. SouthJerseyGirl says

    Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. While the voting body should be more diverse, it’s still based on acting performance and Will’s performance in Concussion just didn’t cut it.

  188. WhoDatGirl says

    Actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

    Actor Husband: Will Smith

    Her husband’s star is flaming out. Nobody is going to see his movies. Concussion was a total bomb. For that matter, there just weren’t a lot of good African American directed and acted movies in 2015 to warrant an Oscar nod. For goodness’ sakes, the Oscars are supposed to be about who is the most talented in the year, not the color of one’s skin. The only one I can think of that maybe could have been nominated was “Creed”…

    • TheSalmon says

      MAYBE Creed should’ve been nominated? Are you serious? I couldn’t care less about Will and Jada, but I saw both Creed and Revenance; Creed was far superior. Its lack of nominations — other than the nod of nominating Sly, which nobody is gonna be mad about; Rocky is HIS — could not be a more glaring snub. Old white guy gets nominated in a film starring brilliantly talented young black man and directed by another talented young black man. But hey, that’s just a coincidence, right?

    • AngryBlackWoman says

      I disagree. Beasts of No Nation totally should have gotten recognized, but the Academy decided to shut Netflix out. Cary Fukunaga did amazing work there, and the performances by Idris Elba and Abraham Attah were brilliant and deserved recognition.

    • wazzap says

      YES. That movie is best picture worthy. ((The revenant is like a children’s movie in comparison.))

    • purpleunicorn says

      Totally agree. And the Netflix thing was all about money and greed of course. Awards shows are such a joke! From different little media blips & quips from some celebrities themselves, it sounds like any award can literally just be bought. The wins are fraud. Tainted. So who cares? I’m a white young woman and I’m not going to watch the insufferably prejudice oscars this year because screw that lame boring fake back-scratching butt-kissing fest of a scam 🙂

    • KatieLiz says

      And my reaction was that she likes publicity! Race seems to be the hot topic this year and she wanted to jump in on the drama. The original Aunt Viv from Fresh Prince released a video tearing Jada down.

      Jada and Will are such phonies. Just like they will silence their kids sexuality until they can spin it to give them the most publicity.

  192. vickyf89 says

    Actress: Jada Pinklett

    Her Actor Husband: Will Smith

    [Optional] What was your reaction to our Actress’ complaints about racism? I think the Academy should not be compelled to nominate a black guy just for the sake of diversity. That is a f*cked up concept of equality.

    • lobsterbabe says

      This. Affirmative action is a joke, especially in Hollywood. Hard word deserves to be rewarded, regardless of race.

    • blackmahn says

      It’s really about a self-perpetuating system whereby those in power (in the case of the Academy, old white men w/ tastes from the 1950’s) select what is good, and then that selection gets honored and accrues power, clout, and opportunities, and then goes on to win more awards and give opportunities to others similar to them.

    • madamefate says

      YOU REALLY DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW THE VOTING HAPPENS FOR THE OSCARS. TRY READING ABOUT THE PROCESS. IT SHOULD CHANGE YOUR MIND. IT’S NOT SOME OLD WHITE GUYS SITTING IN AN OFFICE PICKING THE FAVORITES TO WIN. THE ACADEMY HAS OVER 6,000 VOTERS WHO CHOOSE NOMINEES. THE ONES WITH THE MOST VOTES BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR THE OSCARS. THERE’S MORE TO IT BUT IF YOU WANT TO GET ANGRY ABOUT THE VOTING RESULTS THEN YOU SHOULD BE ANGRY AT THE 6,000+ VOTERS WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTCOME.

    • purpleunicorn says

      But the whole academy who does all of the voting is not equal so to speak- it is not at all diverse. So how is a poll of the opinions of a big group of white men not biased? The academy is like 94% white and 77% male (fact). And I bet the majority of those white men are over the age 55. So it would be hard or unnatural for them to branch out and honor or even watch something like Straight Outta Compton or Tangerine. They honor and vote for their peers. No surprises there.

    • vickyf89 says

      I beg to differ. Many black artists have won an Academy Award before. Is it really fair to be cool the year more black people are nominated but talk about a biased voting when white people are nominated? If they are indeed partial in their voting, then it should be consistent every year. If it’s not, then it clearly is not a racial problem.

  199. melrose71 says

    Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. I find it hilarious that (nearly?) all of Will Smith’s directors are white. Yeah I don’t really pay attention to either one of them anymore.

    • HalfBloodPrincess says

      JADA and WILL SMITH .

      So sick of these two. His performance was “eh” – his accent terrible – he didn’t deserve a nomination , so his wife is now trying to pull the racism card. I just smell a sore loser….

    • mbs59er says

      It is just so pathetic to see how Black Americans are moving backwards. 50 years ago, MLK based the Civil Rights movement on the belief that Blacks wanted to be recognized more for the content of their character than for the color of their skin. Now, today’s Black “leaders” care more about skin color than character. Michael Caine is a rare actor with the courage to speak the truth. Just because an actor is Black, doesn’t mean that you should vote for them.