Uncensored set to air Sunday, the actor explained how experiences with colorism and constant criticism shaped who he was as an adult. “I had never felt a piece of handsome,” he admitted in a preview clip. “I had never felt a piece of being cute.
I had never heard compliments throughout my childhood. I never got any attention from the ladies.” Gibson revealed that he was not only overlooked because of his skin tone, but he was ostracized for it as well. “I caught every joke in the dark skin community ever.
I was Black, burnt, tarp. I was all teeth and eyes. I was blurple — Black and purple and I just never felt attractive, ever,” he said.
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