As Movie Images Emerge, Controversy Surrounding Zoe Saldana Playing Nina Simone Erupts
by Yvette Carnell Many people have announced their opposition to Zoe Saldana being cast in the role of Nina Simone, mainly because Saldana doesn’t resemble Simone. Saldana is beautiful, but she’s not nearly as dark as Simone, causing many to express outrage that black historical figures are being whitewashed by Hollywood. In an open letter [...]
Nina Simone’s Daughter is Not Happy with Zoe or the Unauthorized Biography
The internet is in an uproar over the news that Zoe Saldana has signed on to play Nina Simone. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Shadow and Act reports that Saldana had been plucked to play the iconic piano player and vocalist and singer in an upcoming biopic going into production on October 16th. Now Nina’s daughter is speaking up and she’s revealed that [...]
Zoe Saldana Does Good Deed to Help Elderly Lady
Zoe Saldana has played an action hero on the big screen – and this week she played a hero in real life. The Avatar star, 33, rushed to the aid of an elderly woman who had reportedly gotten into a car accident in Culver City, Calif., on Wednesday. “Zoe witnessed the car accident, and was [...]