Gabrielle Union Was ‘Triggered for Months’ During ‘Truth Be Told’ Assault Storyline
“I have the lived experience of being a Black teen experiencing sexual violence in the Bay Area,” Union said.
“I have the lived experience of being a Black teen experiencing sexual violence in the Bay Area,” Union said.
The actress and producer tells IndieWire how the A24 film challenged her, and what kind of advice she’s imparted to co-star Jeremy Pope.
Written and directed by “Pier Kids” helmer Elegance Bratton, the A24 film premieres in both the Toronto and New York film festivals.
The “Cheaper by the Dozen” star is stepmother to Dwayne Wade’s trans daughter Zaya Wade.
Union decided to channel Janet Jackson for her audition. Then the real Janet Jackson showed up.
The assembled group read the script for the episode “The One Where No One’s Ready.”
Two black actors are alleging problems with Fremantle and SAG-AFTRA wants to get to the bottom of it.
The actress’ forceful performance is the one reliable element in a film that’s only entertaining when she’s allowed to go wild.
The “Being Mary Jane” actress got incredibly candid with The New York Times when talking about sexual harassment and assault.
Meanwhile, she says, Lena Dunham and others benefit from “white girl privilege.”
During a press conference at the Toronto Film Festival, members of the cast made impassioned speeches about all forms of injustice.
The actress penned an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times about sexual assault.