In a TikTok video initially posted back in February, actress Kelli Amirah described her uncomfortable experience on the set of Lovecraft Country.
Essentially, the makeup department darkened the color of her skin during her time as a background extra, and Kelli felt like she had no power to stop them from doing this.
But this is all ESPECIALLY cringeworthy to hear about, given the fact this is a show that seeks to call out racism. Related: Royal Expert Explains What ‘The Institution’ and ‘The Firm’ Are After Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Interview Fortunately, on March 8, HBO responded, saying: Hmm.
Is it just us or does this not sound sincere enough? Let’s back up a little and go into more detail about what happened to Kelli.
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