The conversation around diversity has been intensifying lately, making everyone think about its importance in all areas of life. One recent topic of discussion? The iconic 90s sitcom Friends.
Quinta Brunson, known for her role in Abbott Elementary, recently pointed out Friends for its lack of diversity. While hosting Saturday Night Live, Brunson used her monologue to highlight the absence of Black characters in the beloved show.
Brunson contrasted the diversity on Abbott Elementary, which features the lives of teachers in a predominantly Black, state-funded elementary school in Philadelphia, with the noticeable lack of diversity on Friends. The difference was strikingly evident.
With her well-known wit, she joked: “I wanted to be on SNL back in the day, but the audition process seemed long – so instead, I just created my own TV show, made sure it became really popular, won a bunch of Emmys, and then got asked to host. So much easier, so much easier.”
While the audience chuckled, the underlying point was clear. Brunson continued, “It’s a network sitcom like, say, Friends. Except, instead of being about a group of friends, it’s about a group of teachers. Instead of New York, it’s in Philadelphia, and instead of not having Black people, it does.”
Her playful commentary sparked serious reflection, even from Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman. Kauffman has publicly expressed embarrassment over the show’s lack of diversity and pledged $4 million to support African and African-American studies at a university.
“I’ve learned a lot in the last 20 years,” Kauffman admitted. “Admitting and accepting guilt is not easy. It’s painful looking at yourself in the mirror. I’m embarrassed that I didn’t know better 25 years ago.”
She added, “It took me a long time to begin to understand how I internalized systemic racism. I’ve been working really hard to become an ally, an anti-racist. And this seemed to me to be a way that I could participate in the conversation from a white woman’s perspective.”
The discussion around diversity is far from over, but it’s clear that the conversation has advanced—even for a cherished sitcom like Friends.
“Swollen and With deep Wrinkles”: What The First Beauty of Hollywood Looks Like Now!
One of Hollywood’s most coveted beauties in the past was the star of the movies “Dynasty” and “Melrose Place.”
Perfect facial traits that made Heather Locklear instantly recognized, vibrant, and even special. The attractive woman had a large following, and she was unable to avoid the admirers who clamoured for her autograph.
Such popularity turned the head of the luxurious blonde. Along with star disease, gaps in work began. Producers stopped offering roles to Locklear, and after that the actress was practically left without work.
Such a sharp drop from popularity to obscurity hit Heather hard, she began to abuse alcohol and illegal substances. The actress could appear on the street with an unwashed and disheveled head.
Locklear’s problems were instantly reflected in her appearance. The face of the once beautiful woman swelled up, deep wrinkles appeared, and the contour swam.
Now the star of the series is 61 years old. For the past few years, Heather has been trying to take care of herself, but dangerous hobbies have not been able to pass without a trace. The appearance of the actress has changed beyond recognition. But still, the refusal of alcohol and illegal substances helped Locklear at least return to work, even in second-rate low-budget series.
So the star of “Dynasty” was photographed while going to the store. The Hollywood star wore a black cap, T-shirt and elongated tight shorts. Locklear’s figure has changed a lot, but for her age she looks pretty good.
The actress did not forget about makeup either, shading her eyes with a black kayal. But this makeup turned out to be so unsuccessful that it emphasized all the swelling and wrinkles under Heather’s eyes.
Fans seeing this photo were shocked and could not believe their eyes!
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