Zoe Saldana

[chickadee]

Oh no. Did they really go for the black face make-up? I second your motion frieda.

 

[GoLuxeYourself]

Zoe Saldana lands lenscrafters campaign



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[GoLuxeYourself]

India Arie Criticizes Zoe Saldana Being Cast As Nina Simone

India Arie has added her voice to the considerable outcry over Zoe Saldana portraying Nina Simone in a bippic of her life.
The “I Am Not My Hair” singer criticized the casting in an essay posted on Nina Simone’s webpage. While she believes Simone deserves to have a biographical film, she thinks the film is ignoring a central part of the jazz singer’s legacy. “So today I saw the images of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone…AND I THINK THEY ARE RIDICULOUS,” India.Arie wrote. “Yes there should be a movie made, and YES they should have chosen someone who LOOKS like Nina Simone, ESPECIALLY since her RACE played such a PIVOTAL role in WHO, WHAT and WHY, she was.”
She also mused about the makeup that was placed on the lighter skinned Saldana. “THAT ASIDE for a second, this just looks WEIRD, it looks like a person in Black(er) face with a fake nose … REALLY?!!!!” she continued. “DOES NOT THE ONE NINA SIMONE’S LEGACY DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS? If they were going to pick a person who looks NOTHING like Nina Simone … why not her daughter Simone *shrug* just saying.:
Arie also addressed suggestions that she should be the one to portray Simone on film. Apparently, the songstress doesn’t think she is a good fit for the role either. “I have always been OPEN to playing Nina, but I never saw its as my RIGHT! I am clearly Nina Simone’s Physical Heir Apparent, THAT doesn’t mean I SHOULD play her, its been tossed around A LOT, for a LONG TIME,” she wrote. “I back down because I feel her legacy deserves better than a FIRST TIME MOVIE ACTRESS, I’m like that about my heroes. If I ever FELT I was truly CALLED to play her, I would. And maybe Zoe Saldana REALLY is BEING CALLED SPIRITUALLY TO PLAY THIS ROLE …”
She ended the post by saying actress Viola Davis should have the role.

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[fantastical]

Who is managing her career? Why on earth would she do in LensCrafters deal for advertisement it just doesn't make any sense.

 

[lady B]

lol I think she looks good on the advert pictures.

The real question is : who is managing her career ? Why on earth would she accept to be a part of the controversial Nina Simone project ?
The backlash is huge and the movie isn't even finished yet.I don't think,I have ever come across an article or blog post that is supporting this whole thing.

All I have to say is good luck with that one

 

[frieda]

I saw those ads in the mall as I walked past the other day! And while I think they're awesome, I was also confused!

Also, could a mod make us a separate thread to discuss Nina and the OT talk about it since it doesn't belong here?

 

[chickadee]

^^^I second this!

 

[MartiniKiss]

Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection launch event on Wednesday (November 28) in New York City.


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2013 Independent Spirit Awards at a press conference at the W Hollywood on Tuesday (November 27) in Hollywood, Calif.


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Bradley Cooper and rumored on-again girlfriend Zoe Saldana take a Thanksgiving day walk with his mom and pup on Thursday (November 22) in Malibu, Calif.


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Trevor Project’s 2012 Trevor Live held at The Hollywood Palladium on Sunday (December 2) in Los Angeles.


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[Emilee]

Zoe Saldana - The Trevor Project's 2012 'Trevor Live' Event Honoring Katy Perry in Hollywood - Dec. 2,2012 - Celebrity-paradise.com

 

[Emilee]

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[loladonna]

Her recent outfits are giving me a maternity vibe. She usually goes for daring and sexy.

 

[Melly5525]

She looks cute here, I like the dress and the shoes are cool too.

 

[tiffany]

Cute dress

 

[MartiniKiss]

Marie Claire's Hollywood Dinner held at Fig & Olive on Tuesday (December 4) in West Hollywood, Calif.


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2012 Children’s Defense Fund Beat the Odds Awards held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday (December 6) in Beverly Hills, Calif.


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[MartiniKiss]

(December 4) in Los Feliz, Calif.


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