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Says If She Becomes a Director All Her Leads Will be Black Women

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Zendaya’s acting career has gone nuclear these last few years, but according to her new British Vogue cover story, the Dune star wants to direct, too.

In the revealing profile, which was written by Marisa Meltzer, Zendaya admits that she would love to “figure out” directing and make movies with Black women in the lead roles.

When asked if she’s ever thought about what she could tell her future children about the current Black experience in America, she replied that she didn’t know what she would say, but hopes her output could help them to understand. “I don’t know what I’m going to tell them. Hopefully, they’ll be able to look at what I’ve done and my body of work and see it,” she said, adding that art is “a huge catalyst for change.” She then tied the question to her interest in stepping behind the camera.

“If I ever do become a filmmaker, I know that the leads of my films will always be black women,” she said. “I gotta hurry up and figure out how to f*cking become a director, man. I’m trying, I’m learning every day, I really am. There’s so much I want to do.”

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/zendaya-says-if-she-directs-all-leads-will-be-black-women

[–] stones78 (426) 3 years ago

nope, not racist at all.

[–] PaladinNJ (20310) 3 years ago

Nope

[–] stones78 (426) 3 years ago

curious why this horse face is the rage now?

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Horse face? She is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood and easily the most important actress of our times. The OP highlights why she is so important as a black actress in Hollywood.

[–] stones78 (426) 3 years ago

lol beautiful.

[–] AndyKing1967 (33925) 3 years ago

"easily the most important actress of our times"

Hyperbole much?

[–] enriquesingh (1772) 3 years ago

wtf

[–] cyguration (3846) 3 years ago

No, just no.

[–] triplea (3577) 2 years ago

I don't think I've seen her in anything?

[–] asom (6509) 2 years ago

Huh? What?

I just heard of her just because of her 2 minutes role in Dune.

And no, she is NOT "one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood".

[–] PaladinNJ (20310) 3 years ago

She is hardly a "horse face". Se is extremely beautiful which is one of the reasons she is in such high demand. However she is hardly one of the most important actresses of our time. When her looks start to fade she's going to get fewer roles so she has to think of the future.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 3 years ago

Nothing racist about her! LOL Can you imagine if a white person said he/she was only going to hire white women as leads?

[–] PaladinNJ (20310) 3 years ago

They would be crucified.

[–] SageMaster33 (857) 2 years ago

They would be vanquished..

[–] actionkamen (23176) 2 years ago

They would be squished.

[–] Persona (9) 2 years ago

They would be annihilated.

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

They would be cancelled.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

Cool. I wish her all the best. If she becomes a director, I would watch her films.

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

Is this supposed to be controversial? Non racists/ Non white supremacists will look at that impromptu comment by Zendaya for what it is, which is her essentially saying that given the opportunity, she would like to help black women get more leading roles based on the fact that they account for around a mere 3% of all lead/co-lead acting roles in Hollywood film & television. So even if she in this hypothetical scenario had black women as the leads of all of her movies it still wouldn't make a dent in terms of overall opportunities for black female leads.

I know white supremacists are always chomping at the bit to point the finger at black people as "the real racists" at every opportunity but this pretty weak even for those very low, degenerate standards.

[–] sokar (2098) 3 years ago

I love how when your black you can discriminate based on skin colour and people will defend you. Must be wonderful knowing you can do that.

Oh wait. Let me think. Isn't there a word for that. Guess it doesn't matter when your black.

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

I love how when your black you can discriminate based on skin colour and people will defend you. Must be wonderful knowing you can do that.

What I don't love is how those with degenerate white supremacist sensibilities like to play dumb & pretend not to understand the point behind what she's saying. Only in white supremacist fantasy land does the idea of a woman saying she'd like to present more opportunities for perhaps a few black actresses due to their being woefully underrepresented at 3% in lead/co-lead roles compared to between 70%-80% for white women = "Reverse racism!"

[–] sokar (2098) 3 years ago

Reverse racism

Doesn't exist and is just called racism

more opportunities for perhaps a few black actresses due to their being woefully underrepresented at 3%

Citation required. After a quick google search I found this "While their overall representation among film casts is broadly in line with the Black share of the US population (13.4 percent), Black actors play only 11 percent of leading film roles". So statistically looks like they are doing ok.

I like how you keep stating "white supremacist" against everyone who disagrees with you, do you have issues or something or are you racist and see all white poeple as white supremacists.

So its ok as long as she has a point. My statement still stands as it is true. A black person can be as racist as they want and will be defended, your reply proves that point, this is factually true.

What she said is racist and would be lambasted if said by anyone else who wasn't black.

Personally I believe you should be able to make and hire any actor of any colour for your project based on your vision. If you want an all black movie that is fine but then you can't complain when someone makes an all white movie.

Unfortuantely we don't see that. All black projects are praised, all white projects are told they need fixing for diversity and for things no one today has had any influence over. It is called hypocrisy.

If a director comes out saying they will only hire white leads they will be called racist so why does her comments get a pass.

No i know you will reply with the same white supremacist remarks due to that being your only go to arguement.

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

I like how you keep stating "white supremacist" against everyone who disagrees with you, do you have issues or something or are you racist and see all white poeple as white supremacists.

I've responded only to the OP topic & to you & if an argument is consistent to that which would be made by white supremacists then I will acknowledge it as such. Simple as that. It's undeniable that white supremacists would agree with you that that Zendaya is somehow being "racist" and "anti white". Whether or not you deny being a white supremacist yourself (most do anyway), you can't deny that they would agree with your opinion about Zendaya on this. The best you could do is dance around that fact and hope nobody notices. Similarly how you are blatantly choosing to ignore what her point is, which is the idea of wanting to help this demographic of black actresses specifically because they get far fewer opportunities than average & would still have far fewer opportunities overall even if she chose to focus on helping that underrepresented group in particular.

It's obvious & predictable that individuals with anti black, white supremacist tendencies would see a problem with & jump at the opportunity to project their own bigotry. White supremacist/Alt Reich types are forever full of shit so of naturally they love bad faith arguments, ignoring context, circle jerking each other off while deep down they know no decent, sensible person buys their bs.

[–] sokar (2098) 3 years ago

Point proven.

Your entire reply was about white supremacists just like I stated. You stated it 5 times.

It is very simple and shouldnt be hard to comprehend.

If you discrimnate based on skin colour then you are a racist.

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

If the subject one has brought up is how an argument correlates with white supremacist talking points and sensibilities & the only point the contrarian (you) has as a response is "you're saying white supremacist!" then there is no other point than for it to serve as a laughably weak deflection because it's easier than attempting to reconcile (you can't) the fact the your argument on the subject corresponds with that of your average white supremacists.

[–] sokar (2098) 3 years ago

So a black person is being racist and that is "white supremacist talking points and sensibilities"

You are stretching now.

Once again and follow me here I will say it slowely for you.

If you discrimate based on the colour of someones skin then you are racist.

She has said she will discrimate based on the colour of someones skin by ONLY, not some, or help others, she said ONLY then she is racist and should and is being called out for it. You defending her with some lame white supremacist talk isn't helping and just makes matters worse.

Now I'll go out on a limb here and say you will completely ignore all of that and turn it back towards white supremacy. Based on that falacy if black person complains about a director only hiring white actors wouldnt that mean they are a black supremacist based on your very own logic. If one is true the other must aslo be true.

You are making excuses and defending the same actions that would be instantly called racist if a white person would be doing it so why does she get to be racist and get a pass for it.

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

If pretty much every argument you made on this issue wasn't allied with white supremacist viewpoints then it wouldn't need to be brought up, so if you're going to whine about your opinions being rightfully pointed out as being in step with the alt reich then maybe stop making those comments. It appears that you are simply unable to see anything outside of the prism of white supremacist think which is why you see "black racism" when a woman says she would like to focus on giving black women more opportunities SPECIFICALLY because they have always been in the position of being given significantly less than average opportunities.

Only a depraved white supremacist influenced mind points a finger at that and says "Black racist! That's exactly the same as a white person saying they would only hire white lead actresses!", conveniently ignoring the obvious distinction in that white women just like their male counterparts already enjoy the privilege of receiving the overwhelming majority of the opportunities for lead & co-lead female roles, which they always have & will continue to even if Zendaya were to ever fulfil her desire to focus on giving black women a few more opportunities. Also that hypothetical future scenario would almost certainly involve her directing modest independent projects anyway where she could otherwise be making a lot more money focusing on mainstream stuff but yeah, damn her for that I guess right? Playing dumb with that bad faith argument is your problem (Not Zandaya's) & no doubt the many white supremacists who agree with you.

[–] sokar (2098) 3 years ago

If pretty much every argument you made on this issue wasn't allied with white supremacist viewpoints then it wouldn't need to be brought up

So not wanting people to discriminate against the basis of colour is a white supremacist viewpoint. You are strange

enjoy the privilege of receiving the overwhelming majority of the opportunities for lead & co-lead female roles

Ah of course because there are more white than black leads that automatically means that a black person can be racist. Got it. You ever think there are more white leads than black leads to take those parts in a country that is majority white. Just a thought. If there are 10 people and 7 are white then they are gonna take up more roles than the 3 black people. You seem to struggle with maths so I laid out as simple as i can get it for you.

But because you completely ignored it like I said you would because you have an anti white bias . So once again for the hard of hearing.

If you discriminate based on the colour of someones skin then you are racist. End of story, no discussion, that statement is infalable.

Everything you have said is defending racism but somehow i'm the white supremacist by calling it out.

I still find it funny that I am calling out racism and you are defending it but I and others are the white supremacists. You really are messed up.

EDIT - Just a thought. It just hit me. You are defending her because she is black, that is it, no other reason. In your mind black people cannot be racist. That is a dangerous mentality to have and gives carte blanche to anyone black to say and do what they want.

I'm guessing you would not have defended it if say Sacrlet Johansson had said she would only hire white woman for leads because your a hypocrite and have changed the term Racist to suit your warped idiology.

Have a good day because I dont converse with people who defend racism.

[–] Threadkiller (2954) 3 years ago

So not wanting people to discriminate against the basis of colour is a white supremacist viewpoint. You are strange

Like i said, shouting "black racist!" at a woman for saying she'd personally like to focus on projects that would provide a few extra lead role opportunities for black actresses (specifically because they receive a very low percentage of said opportunities) is indeed a white supremacist viewpoint. The disparity of lead/co lead role opportunities between black & white is not even remotely consistent with "population numbers", despite that being a common white supremacist talking point to justify such disparities.

"Everything you have said is defending racism but somehow i'm the white supremacist by calling it out.
I still find it funny that I am calling out racism and you are defending it but I and others are the white supremacists. You really are messed up."

White supremacist types love "calling out racism" only when they can project it onto non white people whilst at the same time having permutant blinders on in regards to white supremacy making sure to absolutely never call it out. A common "I know you are but what am i tactic".

"I'm guessing you would not have defended it if say Sacrlet Johansson had said she would only hire white woman for leads because your a hypocrite and have changed the term Racist to suit your warped idiology."

*sigh* I see you're intent on time wasting trolling tactics, going round & round in circles ,blatantly ignoring how it's already been plainly explained to you why that's not at all the same thing. Here it is for you again Only a depraved white supremacist influenced mind points a finger at that and says "Black racist! That's exactly the same as a white person saying they would only hire white lead actresses!", conveniently ignoring the obvious distinction in that white women just like their male counterparts already enjoy the privilege of receiving the overwhelming majority of the opportunities...

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 3 years ago

She didn't say that. She said she would ONLY hire black actresses as leads. That's textbook racism. And do NOT tell me black people are underrepresented. We just watched five commercials. All with black people, two of them were nothing but black people and it was several of them. They are more than represented. Much more.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 3 years ago

She is a racist.

[–] stones78 (426) 3 years ago

and hardly "beautiful".

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 3 years ago

She is very plain looking. But tall. And biracial, which is why I guess Hollywood is pushing her so much to be a 'star'.

[–] stones78 (426) 3 years ago

she id's as "black" however, kinda like King Obama once did.

[–] PaladinNJ (20310) 3 years ago

Actually Obama identified as white growing up. Makes sense since he was raised by his mother and grandmother. It wasn't until he entered college and applied for scholarships that he changed it.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 3 years ago

Because if you identify as black, it opens up so many more opportunities. And you get to be 'historic'.

[–] Creamofwheat22 (434) 3 years ago

And I bet most if not all of her movies will be trash. It's uncommon for women to direct really good movies. A woman director and a woke one at that? Yeah no lol. Recipe for disaster.

[–] Kowalski (58548) 3 years ago

"It's uncommon for women to direct really good movies. "

PROBABLY MORE COMMON THAN IT IS FOR YOU TO AIM AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.🤔

[–] TheArgentinian (6452) 3 years ago

You know very little about the history of Hollywood, boy

[–] Creamofwheat22 (434) 3 years ago

I know that women don't usually make good movies.

[–] TheArgentinian (6452) 3 years ago

You already said that crap.

[–] Creamofwheat22 (434) 3 years ago

I clearly know more about movies than you. I know that women don't usually make good movies.

[–] TheArgentinian (6452) 3 years ago

Repeating the same crap does not make it true.

[–] filmgeek99 (592) 2 years ago

If you honestly think there are even HALF the amount of great female directors out there as there are male, you are an idiot.

[–] TheArgentinian (6452) 2 years ago

I never said that. How could there be if female directors are a small minority, dumbass.

[–] filmgeek99 (592) 2 years ago

But even so, very few female directors have long-lived, outstanding careers. Most of them make one good film as their indie debut and that's about it. You can blame it all on "the patriarchy" if you want, but the fact remains that most women just don't make for very good directors (at least, not when compared to men).

[–] asom (6509) 2 years ago

Teach us, oh master. How many female directors had gotten oscars compared to male peers? Although that's not quite a good factor.

Name some of the best female directed movies and let's compare them to the male directed ones.

Give us the data ...

[–] elcamino (15540) 2 years ago

Spike Lee only does black movies also.

[–] asom (6509) 2 years ago

Damn, didn't realize Edward Norton is black :(

[–] Hummusboy1 (473) 2 years ago

Oh no, wacist!!!

[–] asom (6509) 2 years ago

It's ok (even required) to be racist if you're not white. The new reality ...

[–] Persona (9) 2 years ago

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[–] asom (6509) 2 years ago

It's ok to be white liberal and racist as well. Specially when you condemn racism.