‘Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black’ Star Xavier Smalls Faces Backlash Over LGBT “Abomination” Remarks

Xavier Smalls is facing intense backlash after a resurfaced video captured the ‘Beauty in Black‘ actor making controversial comments about the LGBT community.

The clip, pulled from a past social media livestream, has quickly gained traction online, igniting debate among viewers and fans of the Tyler Perry-created Netflix series.

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Beauty In Black ‘actor’, Xavier Smalls says God will not allow the gays into heaven:

“Not because he [God] doesn’t love you, but he’s so holy he can’t dwell with unholy people. And that
goes for other sinners…not just the LGBT…” pic.twitter.com/QYMW2XyRXf

— Red Media (@RedMedia_us) March 19, 2026

In the footage, originally broadcast in early February, the actor is seen discussing religion and morality before responding to a viewer question about LGBT people.

“That goes for other sinners. Scoffers, mockers, liars, all things that are an abomination. It’s not just the LGBT… these are all sins that God doesn’t tolerate.”

Elsewhere in the clip, the actor stated that while God “loves all his children,” those who “live in sin” would ultimately face consequences in the afterlife.

The resurfaced video has triggered widespread criticism across social media, with many calling out the remarks as harmful, especially given the show’s inclusive casting.

The Netflix drama has featured several LGBTQ+ talents since its debut, including Ts Madison.

As of writing, no word from the actor.