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Viola Davis responds to criticism of Michelle Obama portrayal in The First Lady : 'Incredibly hurtful'
Yahoo News ^ | 04/26/2022 | Jessica Wang

Posted on 04/29/2022 11:14:05 AM PDT by simpson96

Viola Davis called criticism of her portrayal of Michelle Obama in Showtime's The First Lady "incredibly hurtful."

The Oscar winner has been ridiculed for her facial expressions and pursed lips in her performance as the former first lady in the drama, which reframes American leadership through the lens of the formidable female spouses in the White House. In an interview with BBC News, Davis said it is "incredibly hurtful when people say negative things about your work," adding that criticism is an "occupational hazard" in showbiz.

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To: BenLurkin

Hollywood’s opportunity to cast a trans was completely wasted!!!


21 posted on 04/29/2022 12:32:32 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: BenLurkin

The Oscar winner has been ridiculed for her facial expressions and pursed lips

Of course, like how could she mimic that mug.

22 posted on 04/29/2022 12:34:04 PM PDT by CodeJockey (Politicians are to America as oligarchs are to Russia. )
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To: CodeJockey
Could have been worse, I suppose....
23 posted on 04/29/2022 12:36:23 PM PDT by BenLurkin ((The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.))
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To: BenLurkin

24 posted on 04/29/2022 12:38:04 PM PDT by Trillian
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To: Albion Wilde

No more Fantasy Showbar, but “ladies” still need work...

We went to FS in 1993 & 1995. I felt sad the second time.
Soulless lost eyes...


25 posted on 04/29/2022 12:40:27 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: BenLurkin

Michelle wanted a man in the role?


26 posted on 04/29/2022 1:18:14 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: BenLurkin

Probably in the wrong business wench ... you must have really sucked because most critics are libs and they probably gave you the biggest benefit of doubt possible.


27 posted on 04/29/2022 2:16:04 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Use cash as much as possible, avoid cashless businesses)
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To: OpusatFR

Michelle Obama is more graceful and subtle than Viola Davis portrayed her.


28 posted on 04/29/2022 3:03:16 PM PDT by GOPJ (Gumballs and illegals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=45&v=LPjzfGChGlE)
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To: EEGator

The only place I ever went to on the Blackhorse Pike was one of those huge smorgasbord restaurants with a strolling musician, whose son lived in our same apartment building in Philly! Good times...


29 posted on 04/30/2022 3:32:34 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (If science can’t be questioned, it’s not science anymore, it’s propaganda. --Aaron Rodgers)
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To: Albion Wilde

I avoid Philly and NJ whenever possible.
Still go to Avalon in the Summer sometimes.


30 posted on 04/30/2022 3:36:31 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: EEGator

I lived in Philly for a long time, but I’ve been “avoiding” living there for decades now. Thankfully.

I miss the old days in what was once a great city, but they are never coming back.


31 posted on 04/30/2022 3:41:56 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (If science can’t be questioned, it’s not science anymore, it’s propaganda. --Aaron Rodgers)
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To: Albion Wilde

It’s definitely worse.


32 posted on 04/30/2022 3:57:59 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: simpson96; BenLurkin

Also lol at the original poster's original comment removed, causing everyone to reply to BenLurkin.

Hey simpson, maybe curb your emotions on original postings so this site works as intended.

33 posted on 04/30/2022 4:08:34 PM PDT by StAnDeliver (Enjoy the parade of Putlim Soviet c!rclejerkers lining up for the Tedlim-style putsch)
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