‘Riverdale’ Star Bernadette Beck Criticizes The Show’s Portrayal Of Black Characters

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Bernadette Beck isn’t happy with how her character was treated on “Riverdale”. In a new interview with Elle, the actress says the show’s portrayal of Black characters leaves a lot to be desired.

RELATED: ‘Riverdale’ Creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Responds To Vanessa Morgan’s Diversity Criticism “I was made out to be a very unlikable character and therefore, an unlikable person in people’s eyes,” she said. “I get it, there’s always a protagonist and antagonist, but I never had much of a story plot or enough character development to even be considered an antagonist.

I was, for no reason, depicted in a very negative, unattractive light. And I’m not the first Black actress to show up on set, stand there, chew gum, and look sassy and mean.