An old scene of the actress has sparked a heated debate on social media. Understand the controversy!
After winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama, Fernanda Torres has once again become one of the most talked about names on social media. The Brazilian actress was praised by stars like Jamie Lee Curtisbut it also faced criticism related to a long-standing controversy.
This Thursday (16th), an English profile on she played a waitress, with her body painted completely black, characterizing the so-called “blackface”.
What is blackface?
Blackface is a practice that involves white people painting themselves black to play black roles. The origin of this practice dates back to the 19th century, in the United States, in theater and minstrel shows, where whites caricatured blacks in a stereotypical and racist way.
Over the years, blackface has been widely condemned for reinforcing stigma and dehumanizing the black population. Although many countries have made progress in discussing the topic, the practice still persists in several contexts and generates heated debates when it appears in older works.
Internet users discuss the scene and debate the historical context
After the video went viral, some people came to Fernanda Torres’ defense, claiming that the discussion about blackface was not well known in Brazil at the time of the series. One internet user commented…
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