Gemma Chan defends playing a white woman: ‘Why are actors of color only allowed to play their own race?’
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Gemma Chan sees no problem in her casting as Bess of Hardwick, a noble white woman who historically became one of the wealthiest women in England during her lifetime. Chan was criticized for playing the role in the historical drama «Mary Queen oGemma Chan defends playing a white woman: ‘Why are actors of color only allowed to play their own race?’
Gemma Chan sees no problem in her casting as Bess of Hardwick, a noble white woman who historically became one of the wealthiest women in England during her lifetime. Chan was criticized for playing the role in the historical drama «Mary Queen of Scots» because of her Asian heritage. The film has been hit for its historical inaccuracies. The British actress said in an anAllurefeature on Tuesday, March 19, «Why are actors of color, who have fewer opportunities anyway, only allowed to play their own race?And sometimes they're not even allowed to play their own race. In the past, the role would be given to a white actor who would tape up their eyes and do the role in yellowface.» ...Keep on reading: Gemma Chan defends playing a white woman: ‘Why are actors of color only allowed to play their own race?’ Read more