Gabrielle Unionis proudly embracing her hair after it was reported that NBC allegedly told Union that her styles were “too black” for the reality show’s audience.
“Unapologetically me. Be comfortable and confident with your whole ass self. It might give others the fluuuxxx but never stop being you. You can shine on your own terms. And if you got something to say ??♀️ I dont take notes rooted in anti-blackness. I love me as i am,” Union, 47, wrote alongside the slideshow, which included photos of herself wearing sky-high ponytails, blunt bobs and twisted up-dos.
When Sims jumped to Union’s defense on social media in the wake her firing, he wrote: “Too Black? Nah… She’s FLAWLESS!!!”
Appreciating his support, Union replied, “I ❤️ you!!!”
Other stars includingSharon Osbourne,Tamron Hall,Eva Longoria,Debra MessingandEllen Pompeohave publicly supported Union as well.
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Then on Nov. 26,Varietypublished a report claiming that in addition to Union expressing concerns over racially insensitive situations on the Simon Cowell executive-produced show, she and Hough, 31, were both subjected to “excessive notes” on their physical appearance — including the comment about her hairstyles being “too black” for the show — sources alleged to the outlet.
On Wednesday, PEOPLE reported that it has been “a very tough week for Gabrielle, but she’s doing fine,” asource close to Union told PEOPLE. “She’s sticking up for what she believes in, but is also open to continuing a dialogue.”
The actress, 47, revealed on Dec. 4 that she sat down with NBC andAmerica’s Got Talentproduction company Fremantle and Syco Entertainment.
“We had a lengthy 5-hour, and what I thought to be,productive meetingyesterday,” Union wrote on Twitter. “I was able to again, express my unfiltered truth. I led with transparency and my desire and hope for real change.”
“The initial conversation was candid and productive,” an NBC spokesperson said in astatement to PEOPLEabout their sit-down with Union.
“While there will be afurther investigationto get a deeper understanding of the facts, we are working with Gabrielle to come to a positive resolution,” said the spokesperson.
source: people.com
