The brilliantly talented actress Paula Jai Parker has often found herself forced to fight against many of the injustices Hollywood throws at black actresses.
Now, she is baring all on her experiences in the business and why the hit show ‘Hollywood Divas’ served up just as much drama behind the scenes as it did on-screen.
What she reveals will stun you.
Watch below…
Another portion of Paula’s insightful interview saw her reveal that she was often recognised by fans when she was forced to use the food stamp office and how little she was paid for her performance in ‘Friday.’
She has always been so annoying to me…
She is not annoying to me. She just suffers from having a lack of cultural experiences. In the interview she diminishes Lupita’s work because according to Her, “ Lupita is African not black”. She seems unaware that Hollywood is a SALES entertainment industry. If i were a director i would not hire her for a non-Precious-type serious role because her speaking voice sounds very hood and she looks hood. Her teeth alone are a big sign of neglect and the weight gain does not suit her naturally petite frame. I also would not hire her for a comedic role because outside of one-liners she is a bit dry.
I doubt she was “blackballed” or anyone really cared who she married. She entered Hollywood in her 20s and simply aged out. The roles she got then are going to 20 somethings present day just like in her prime. She needed to have honed more in on her acting craft, hired different acting coaches, and obtained some riskier roles in her prime that would have showcased she is capable of pulling off roles Viola Davis does or roles Tiffany Haddish is getting.
She was the star on the movie Friday. Funny as sht, loved when Blac Chyna imitated her character on Instagram. Do it again Chyna.
She has a check. The Proud Family is returning. Golden will likely be in a Girlfriends reboot. Now I just need Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn to bring back The Parkers. Call it “Do You Love Him?”