#Adele James Talks Netflix’s Controversial ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Series: “Blackwashing Isn’t a Thing”

#Adele James Talks Netflix’s Controversial ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Series: “Blackwashing Isn’t a Thing”

Adele James, who plays the titular role in Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra docuseries, has addressed the controversy around the Jada Pinkett Smith-executive-produced project after the Egyptian government criticized the portrayal of the country’s famous ruler as dark-skinned. “Blackwashing isn’t a thing, is it?” the British actress told The Wayne Ayers Podcast on Wednesday about the controversy over Cleopatra’s…

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#Gal Gadot responds to ‘whitewashing’ backlash after ‘Cleopatra’ casting

#Gal Gadot responds to ‘whitewashing’ backlash after ‘Cleopatra’ casting

“#Gal Gadot responds to ‘whitewashing’ backlash after ‘Cleopatra’ casting” Gal Gadot has defended her casting as Cleopatra after she was met with accusations of “whitewashing” the upcoming biopic. Critics have said that an Arab or African actress should play the role of the iconic Egyptian leader instead of the 35-year-old Israeli actress. “First of all, if…

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