TV host says Lupita Nyong'O, Viola Davies could've been better as 'Nina Simone'

joan

March 8, 2016 12:42 PM

As critics continue to bash Zoe Saldana for her epic role as Nina Simone in the biopic 'Nina', talk show host, Wendy Williams is weighing in her thoughts about the casting.

Wendy Williams prefers Lutpita Nyong'O, Viola Davis as better Nina Simone

As critics continue to bashZoe Saldana for her epic role as Nina Simone in the biopic 'Nina', talk show host, Wendy Williams is weighing in her thoughts about the casting.

The controversial media personality agrees with the general opinion that Saldana had to be black- faced in order to play the character of one of the most influential women in black history… which she can’t understand why.

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In an all new episode on her talk show, Williams claims as much as she blames the casting for the error, she also thinks Saldana could have turned down the role when offered to her.

Suggesting which actresses in Hollywood, would have been better choices for the role as Simone, Wendy said, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'O or Emmy Awards winner, Viola Davies could have been the better options since they are more dark-skinned and curvaceous.

joan