Jada Pinkett Smith was one amongst the loudest voices within the industry. Last year decrying the lack of diversity within the 2016 and 2015 Academy Awards competitions.
Jada Pinkett Smith
This year, Academy of film Arts and Sciences voters set a record with nominations for 6 black actors. Additionally as gains in the best picture, feature documentary and directing races. Smith, an actress, director and producer last seen in the Fox drama “Gotham”. Who can costar in the Universal comedy “Girl’s Trip” this summer, told variety she pleased by the recognition for African-American artists this time around.
Jada Pinkett Smith praises diverse Oscars nominations :-
Jada Pinkett Smith
The 45-year-old star, who is wife of famous Hollywood actor can Smith had protested against the lack of diversities in Hollywood. And nominations for Oscar in the year 2016, beside her husband. But she is happy to find additional black stars nominated for this year’s Oscars.
“I feel really fantastic. It’s a beautiful thing to see,” Smith said. “We had a lot of exceptional films this year. I’m glad to see that projects like ‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Fences’ and ‘Moonlight’ are getting recognition. I’m very proud this morning.”
Jada Pinkett Smith
The “Magic Mike XXL” star feels it is more important than ever before for artists to use their status to express how they want to Hollywood to be “identified”. Especially with the election of President Donald Trump.
“Because of the state that this country is in, as artists it is so important we use our platform to help shine light on how we want to known as a country”.
The actress also stated that it’s important for all the black artists within the industry to require the responsibility to raise voice against the lack of diversities in Hollywood.
Jada Pinkett Smith
“As artists we have strong voices. We create strong imagery in regards to the identity of our country. It’s important that we take responsibility for that.” Said Jada.
Smith herself is a a part of the change. It had been just announced that the will & Jada Smith Family Foundation, that she founded along with her husband will Smith, is partnering with the Sundance Institute to foster various talent in the independent film community.
