Eva Longoria Baston has delivered a powerful talk at the Kering Women in Motion gathering in Cannes not only highlighting Hollywood’s lack of diversity and representation but also the industry’s lack of action to create meaningful change. The Desperate Housewives alum who recently made her feature directorial debut at the festival with her film Flamin’ Hot, took…
John Leguizamo Urges Hollywood to Value Latino Talent
Actor, comedian and activist John Leguizamo is calling on Hollywood to value and support talent from Latin America. In an open letter published by the LA Times, he highlights how the current inequities we see on screen, such as lack of representation, trace back to the early days of Hollywood where Mexican actors were often cast…
Mindy Kaling & Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Share First Time They Felt Represented On Screen
Actor, director and all ’round awesome human Mindy Kaling and Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan – both women who have brought South Asian representation to the screen in different ways – have opened up about the first time they felt represented on screen. In a “Casting Notes” video shared by Netflix Golden, Mindy recalls the…
Lizzo Shares Tearful Message of Gratitude While Processing Just How Much Her Representation Matters
Lizzo is processing the immense impact her music and representation in pop culture is having on the world – and she’s feeling all the feels! The superstar and self-love advocate has shared an emotional message of gratitude on TikTok, after watching a video of a young Black girl dancing confidently to her song “About Damn Time”….
Ryan Reynolds Announces Nonprofit to Support Underrepresented Communities in Creative Careers
Two years after starting the Group Effort Initiative with Blake Lively to create a pipeline for members of underrepresented communities to access jobs in the entertainment industry, Ryan Reynolds is once again using his platform to boost diversity – this time in the creative space. The Hollywood star has announced the formation of The Creative…
Malala Shares Joy in Seeing Pakistani Representation in New Ms. Marvel Series
Ms. Marvel, the MCU’s first Muslim superhero – just got the ultimate shout out from Malala Yousafzai! The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate who shares an interview with the show’s co-creator Sana Amanat in her latest Podium newsletter, explains that she got to see the first few episodes ahead of their release on Disney+ tomorrow and girl,…
Sesame Street Introduces First Asian American Character, Ji-Young!
There’s a new friend to look out for on Sesame Street… The popular children’s show has announced Ji-Young will join the program. She’s a 7-year-old Korean American muppet (performed by puppeteer Kathleen Kim) who loves skateboarding, playing her electric guitar and soccer – and she’s the first Asian American character in the show’s history! According…
Tan France Highlights Lack of People of Colour on TV & Urges British Networks To Do Better
Tan France is highlighting the lack of people of colour on British TV and urging networks to get their sh** together! The Queer Eye star posted a series of videos to his Instagram stories on Friday, October 8 where he flicks through a number of channels on his TV screen and notes that everyone on screen…
SAVAGE X FENTY GALLERY: Rihanna Continues to Bring Representation to the Runway
When it comes to representation on the catwalk, we know Rihanna is going to deliver – and Volume 3 of the Savage X Fenty lingerie show did not disappoint! The all-star lineup featured models and performers of various race, size, gender and ability. We’re talking Indigenous model Quannah Chasinghorse, Egyptian-born actor Mena Massoud, South Sudanese-British…
Simu Liu Celebrates History-Making Role As Marvel’s First Asian Superhero
Simu Liu has become the first Asian actor to lead a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and he’s celebrating the significance of this moment with a heartfelt message to all those involved in making it happen. The 32-year-old who stars in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, took to Instagram following the movie’s…
Lin-Manuel Miranda Promises to Honour Diverse Latinx Community in Future Projects
Lin-Manuel Miranda has responded to criticism of his latest film, In The Heights, for failing to include dark-skinned Latinx performers. In a message posted on Twitter, the admired playwright and Hamilton creator, acknowledged the criticism, gave a sincere apology and promised to do better when it comes to future projects. “I started writing In The Heights…
Josh Thomas Reveals He’s Autistic in the Hopes We Can All Better Understand the Autism Spectrum
Josh Thomas has revealed he is Autistic in the hopes of helping us all get a better understanding of the Autism spectrum. In a statement posted on his socials, the Aussie comedian says he’s known for a while: “It’s been a nice experience for me, figuring it out. I’ve learnt to understand myself better and…
Simone Ashley Cast As Lead in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2
Sex Education’s Simone Ashley is heading to Bridgerton and will no doubt be giving Lady Whistledown much to write about! Netflix has confirmed Simone has been cast in the second season of the hit series and will play Kate Sharma, Anthony Bridgerton’s new love interest. Get ready to fall in love with Simone Ashley, who will play Kate in…
Daniel Dae Kim Lands First Series Lead Role In 31-Year Career
Daniel Dae Kim is celebrating a big moment in his career – and we’re cheering him on from the other side of the world! The 52-year-old actor known for his roles in Hawaii Five-0, Lost and Angel has landed his first lead role in a TV series – which says a lot about the industry given he’s…