Members DeeeDee Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 And yet if she cleared it with production why did she have Nelson amend her statement after the fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 Exactly. Yes, there are racists in this world. But that doesn't mean that *every* person is racist. Sometimes things have *nothing* to do with race, and really are just about the scene. It's sad that we live in a world where almost everything is perceived as something it's not, simply because every action has to be grouped together. I wasn't aware that she did that. Even if she didn't clear it with production, it still does not indicate racism. Inappropriate behavior? Yes. Egotism? Probably. Racism? That's a huge stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 Rowell was very frank about MTS wearing a wig (I'm guessing an "ethnic" wig) and teasing her to her face about it. She also said the wardrobe people would often give her clothes that MTS didn't want or that didn't fit her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 The trolling is getting comical now. And it's funny that for all "concrete evidence" of racism certain fans need all of the sudden they had NOTHING to say when Davetta was treated horribly then fired, Kristoff was almost fired or Tonya & Veronica were treated like extras after years of employment. Of course not. America is totally post-racial. We even have a Black President who never has to deal with...oh wait. Nevermind. She also said both Tonya & Veronica wanted to stop using wigs but production forced them to keep wearing them. And Kristoff was almost fired for doing what every other actor on his show (that isn't Black) does regularly. No. But it's funny how nobody has anything but good things about Greg Rikaart for publicly SLAMMING an actor on another soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 I wasn't around SON when Davetta was fired, but I was under the impression that she was let go so that CK could come back. I don't see racism in that. CK originated the role and despite the opinions here, is a fan favorite. I didn't know Kristoff was almost fired, and again I wasn't around when Tonya and Veronica were dropped. But that has nothing to do with this argument. Your claims are that the brass at Y&R are racist. Michelle Stafford is who we're talking about, and she had no say in getting Kristoff, Tonya, Veronica, or Davetta's fired. No actor has that much clout. As for America being post-racial: Of course there is still racism in this country. But there are also a lot of people who want to call actions racist that were done with no intention of being racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members y&r_fan Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 Was it MAB who almost fired Kristoff? Did Sony intervene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 Y&R is totally post-racial though. Race isn't ever a factor except when it's concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 She is a true Diva and I am not surpised. I heard she and Braeden ruled the set.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 You're providing a perfect example of taking things out of context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 So she's a diva but not crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 Hmmm...two Divas being friends?? I heard Sharon was a total beyotch! I guess it all went to her head. Just a thought but...Serena Williams as the new Dru! She did say acting was something she wanted to do a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 She has a diva reputation, but has never gone out of her way to repeat herself over and over for 5 years. I don't think VR is crazy, but she really doesn't know how to present an issue in a light that makes her look good. The underlying, and serious issue, of racism backstage gets overshadowed by the "crazy" manor in which she presents it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 MTS's last return she gave an interview where she was showing her diva ways. Comments like "Alot of people ar emad I'm back" and "The fans did not give a damn about Diane Jenkins" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 The reality is if Vicki never returns she & the character she helped create are still important enough to the show years after the fact & they still haven't been able to replace her. She & her legacy (much like Ellen Holly) stand on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChitHappens Posted August 26, 2012 Members Share Posted August 26, 2012 Serena's net worth is what? Yeah she likes acting but she wouldn't tie herself down to this shitheap for any reason. Dru should never be recast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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