Odessa A’zion is opening up about her whitewashing controversy.
Final month, the 25-year-old actress, greatest recognized for her roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LAwas forged in A24′s upcoming film adaption of Holly Brickley‘s novel Deep Cuts. Nonetheless, many took subject with Odessa‘s casting because the character of Zoe, who’s of Mexican heritage and is Jewish, because the actress is white.
Following the backlash, Odessa dropped out of the film.
In a brand new interview, Odessa addressed the controversy.
Preserve studying to seek out out extra…“If folks knew me personally, the way in which loads of OGs do which have been sticking up for me, they’d know what I stand for,” Odessa informed Elle. “I don’t need to make anyone really feel any sort of means. Like, that’s the very last thing I need to do. I don’t need to offend anyone, ever.”
In case you didn’t see, this actress has been forged as Zoe in Deep Cuts after Odessa dropped out.