Hughes told Deadline on Monday. “I made the decision to leave to protect myself from that type of discrimination. As a black woman in entertainment, I feel the responsibility to stand up for what I deserve, what we all deserve – to be treated equally.
I wish the show well, and I am excited for a new chapter and to be able to pursue the opportunities ahead.”Hughes played Angela, who was part of a BFF trio with new Westport, Connecticut, housewife Katie Otto (Katy Mixon) and their mutual friend Doris (Ali Wong).
Hughes’ character appeared in the Season 5 premiere on Oct. 28 — the episode was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic sidelined television and film work — but she was not in last week’s episode.According to Deadline, the show’s.
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