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Actress and producer Gabrielle Union posted a video on Instagram about her take on being a Black woman working in Hollywood.
The 51-year-old has been showing Taraji P. Henson support after she spoke out about her personal experiences working as a Black woman in Hollywood. Henson sat down with Gayle King on SiriusXM on Dec. 19 about the pay inequality she has faced.
Union posted on X recently agreeing with the Oscar-nominated actress about her claims.
Not a damn lie told. Not. A. Damn. Lie. We go TO BAT for the next generation and hell even our own generation and above. We don't hesitate to be the change that we all need to see AND it takes a toll on your mind, health, soul, and career if we're keepn it 💯 ❤️ u @tarajiphenson https://t.co/Z2cXSK7fta
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) December 20, 2023
On Dec. 26, Union also posted on Instagram a video of her pointing out all the flaws she’s had to deal with working in Hollywood. She captioned the video “Merry Christmas from A Black Actress/Producer in Hollywood.”
She starts off the video by saying, “I’m a Black actress and producer in Hollywood. Of course I’ve been mistaken for Garcelle, Brandy, Ashanti, Sanaa, Nia, both Halles and both Reginas.”
She continued in a series of clips about other personal experiences that she’s had to deal with as well.
“I’m a Black actress and producer in Hollywood, and of course, my favourite phrase is ‘don’t f**k with my money.”
In the comments, celebrities showed their support such as La La Anthony who said, “This!!!!!” and actress Olivia Munn who commented with hearts.