Will Smith hit with 'colorism' backlash after new role announced - New York Daily News"Will Smith is set to star as tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams’ father, Richard, in the aptly titled “King Richard,” but the former “Fresh Prince” isn’t getting a very royal welcome.
...While Hollywood is clearly intrigued by the project — set to be produced by Tim White and Trevor White’s Star Thrower Entertainment — the public has a different view.
The news elicited colorism-related backlash given that Smith has lighter skin than Williams.
The term “colorism” is used to describe “the privileging of light skin over dark,” something Hollywood has been accused of more than once..."
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