{"id":428935,"date":"2025-11-28T15:51:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=428935"},"modified":"2025-11-28T15:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:51:41","slug":"racisme-actrice-noire-cynthia-erivo-prise-cible-relance-debat-brulant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/racism-black-actress-cynthia-erivo-targeted-reignites-heated-debate-428935","title":{"rendered":"&quot;This is racism&quot;: A black actress targeted, reignites a heated debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cynthia Erivo, star of the film &quot;Wicked 2,&quot; finds herself at the center of a heated debate after becoming the recurring target of mockery and memes on social media during the film&#39;s promotion. Some see it as <em>&quot;just lighthearted humor,&quot;<\/em> while others denounce a <em>&quot;racist dynamic&quot;<\/em> and <em>&quot;genuine online harassment,&quot;<\/em> reigniting the question of how Black women are treated in internet culture.<\/p>\n<h2> An actress under fire from memes<\/h2>\n<p> Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba alongside Ariana Grande in the &quot;Wicked&quot; film adaptation, is omnipresent in the videos, montages, and parodies circulating on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and other platforms. Excerpts from her interviews, red carpet appearances, or performances in the trailers are isolated, exaggerated, and ridiculed, becoming viral &quot;references&quot; used out of context.<\/p>\n<p>For some internet users, it&#39;s just <em>&quot;minor teasing,&quot;<\/em> <em>&quot;typical social media humor,&quot;<\/em> which doesn&#39;t detract from appreciating her work as an actress. Others, however, point out that the repetition, the volume of content, and the almost obsessive focus on her push this mockery into the realm of online harassment. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@culturepoppy\/video\/7575822331688389902\" data-video-id=\"7575822331688389902\">\n<section> <a title=\"@culturepoppy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@culturepoppy?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@culturepoppy<\/a> The way there&#39;s probably 20 more that I missed \ud83d\ude29 Cynthia running reaction videos like the navy! <a title=\"cynthiaerivo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/cynthiaerivo?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cynthiaerivo<\/a> <a title=\"wicked\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wicked?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#wicked<\/a> <a title=\"reactionvideo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/reactionvideo?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#reactionvideo<\/a> <a title=\"culturally significant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/culturallysignificant?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#culturallysignificant<\/a> <a title=\"popculture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/popculture?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#popculture<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c original sound - poppy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7575822530393459469?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound - poppy<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> &quot;That&#39;s racism&quot;: a fundamental debate<\/h2>\n<p> Some members of the public and several commentators are denouncing a racial dimension to the way Cynthia Erivo is being targeted. They point out that, in recent years, many high-profile Black actresses \u2013 from Halle Bailey&#39;s &quot;The Little Mermaid&quot; to other heroines of popular franchises \u2013 have been subjected to a barrage of memes and aggressive comments far exceeding traditional criticism.<\/p>\n<p>Some people see a recurring pattern in these mocking campaigns: Black faces, especially female ones, are disproportionately used as comedic &quot;raw material,&quot; often dehumanized or reduced to caricatures. Conversely, other internet users claim that it all comes down to the character, the marketing, or the actress&#39;s style, and refuse to see an ethical problem as long as, in their view, there is neither explicit insult nor incitement to hatred. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ihatekaiahansen\/video\/7576150181918379294\" data-video-id=\"7576150181918379294\">\n<section> <a title=\"@ihatekaiahansen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ihatekaiahansen?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ihatekaiahansen<\/a> Like depictions of bw being manly and muscular feels very familiar idk <a title=\"greenscreen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/greenscreen?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#greenscreen<\/a> <a title=\"wicked\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wicked?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#wicked<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Wicked: For Good (Official Trailer Audio) - Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Wicked-For-Good-Official-Trailer-Audio-7512327019332945936?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Wicked: For Good (Official Trailer Audio) - Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> Between the freedom to mock and online harassment<\/h2>\n<p> Beyond the &quot;Cynthia Erivo case,&quot; several voices are calling for reflection on the line between the freedom to mock and cyberbullying. Critics point out that, even without overtly racist intent, the cumulative effect of thousands of negative posts can have a real psychological impact on the targeted individual and contribute to a hostile atmosphere towards certain groups.<\/p>\n<p>Defenders of these memes argue that the internet has always operated through exaggeration, subversion, and irony, and that targeting celebrities is &quot;part of the game&quot; of fame. This profound disagreement fuels a broader debate: how far can online humor go when it repeatedly targets minorities who are already underrepresented or frequently attacked?<\/p>\n<h2> An actress at the heart of the media storm<\/h2>\n<p> Cynthia Erivo herself has spoken out in the past to denounce certain forms of image editing or comments that she considers offensive and degrading, particularly regarding the promotional visuals for &quot;Wicked&quot;. She has also discussed the dangers of cyberbullying and how easily anonymous mobs can attack people they don&#39;t know from behind a screen.<\/p>\n<p>The current scale of memes targeting her raises a twofold question: that of the individual responsibility of content creators and that of the platforms that allow potentially toxic dynamics to flourish in the name of engagement. Between banal humor and symbolic violence, the &quot;Cynthia Erivo case&quot; thus reveals the tensions surrounding the representation of Black women and the ethics of online cultures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cynthia Erivo, star of the film &quot;Wicked 2,&quot; finds herself at the center of a heated debate after...","protected":false},"author":8394,"featured_media":428936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[307],"tags":[97759],"class_list":["post-428935","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-people","tag-news"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cest-du-racisme_-_-une-actrice-noire-prise-pour-cible-relance-un-debat-brulant-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cest-du-racisme_-_-une-actrice-noire-prise-pour-cible-relance-un-debat-brulant-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Cest-du-racisme_-_-une-actrice-noire-prise-pour-cible-relance-un-debat-brulant.jpg","author":{"name":"L\u00e9a Michel","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1721220128171-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":307,"name":"Celebrities","slug":"people","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":307,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p class=\"p2\">It&#39;s no secret that we live in an entertainment society. Stars, celebrities, public figures\u2014whatever you want to call them\u2014are adored and almost revered. They are scrutinized, dissected, and judged on their every move. Their physical appearance, in particular, is analyzed from every angle and criticized for the slightest &quot;deviation.&quot; <b>The fashion industry isn&#39;t solely responsible for unrealistic representations of the body.<\/b> Music and film play a significant role in our perception of beauty. Constant exposure to overly polished images often impacts the well-being of &quot;ordinary&quot; people. So at <em>The Body Optimist<\/em> , we decided to take a different approach. Here, we talk about glitz and glamour, but also about <b>what goes on behind the scenes<\/b> , the less glamorous things that happen backstage. We break with the flawless image of show business and celebrate diverse profiles.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we also want to give you updates on all <b>the most inspiring personalities<\/b> , their stances, and their latest projects. Here, we celebrate public figures who use their fame for good. As you&#39;ll understand, there&#39;s no question of bombarding you with trivial news or unfounded rumors. We intend <b>to commend the commitment of the stars<\/b> who demonstrate it and, if necessary, <b>denounce the excesses<\/b> of the system in which they operate.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Always inclusive, never intrusive<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we never mention a public figure simply to pry into their private life. We respect you enough to believe you have better things to do with your time. We also refuse to judge celebrities, especially women, based on their appearance. On the contrary, we applaud stars who have <b>the courage to be vulnerable<\/b> by opening up about their insecurities. That&#39;s why you&#39;ll find, for example <span class=\"s2\">, Sophie Turner&#39;s story<\/span> in which she discusses the <b>pressure to lose weight<\/b> she experienced in Hollywood. We also share stances on <b>issues close to our hearts,<\/b> such as feminism and discrimination. So, when the singer Ang\u00e8le <span class=\"s2\">releases a music video denouncing sexism<\/span> , or when the comedian Muriel Robin <span class=\"s2\">speaks out about homophobia<\/span> , this is the section where we discuss it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Constructive news<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> Many have made a career out of cruelly criticizing celebrities. We don&#39;t want to participate in this sterile turmoil. We want to contribute to changing this performance-driven society that tolerates nothing less than perfection. Our approach is intended to be <b>kind and constructive<\/b> . The topics covered in this section are meant to inspire you or raise awareness about issues we consider important. They aim to help you feel less alone, by showing you, for example, that <b>celebrities also struggle to accept themselves.<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section <strong>, we focus on what women have to say!<\/strong> That&#39;s why, for example, we dedicated an article to stars who have <span class=\"s2\">spoken out against sexual harassment<\/span> , or to actress <span class=\"s2\">B\u00e9atrice Dalle&#39;s stances on motherhood<\/span> . Men aren&#39;t left out either. We don&#39;t hesitate to discuss the pressure regarding their appearance that they can feel. For instance, we dedicated an article <span class=\"s2\">toactor Richard Madden<\/span> , from the series Game of Thrones, and the pressure he faced to lose weight.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> While silence was once the norm in show business, more and more taboos are now being broken, and we applaud this. Because silence is often complicit in injustice, <strong>we want to support all those celebrities who have the courage to speak out and rebel<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Your favorite plus-size stars (and much more\u2026)<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> On a lighter note, we&#39;ve also included some inspiring stories in this section. We present all those personalities with &quot;atypical&quot; profiles who have managed to reach the top. We strive to highlight these men and women who redefine what it means to be a star every day. We feature <b>profiles of personalities<\/b> like actresses<span class=\"s2\">Rebel Wilson<\/span> and <span class=\"s2\">Danielle MacDonald<\/span> . We also discuss comedian Artus and <span class=\"s2\">his beginnings as a plus-size model<\/span> ; not to mention other topics such as singer Lady Gaga&#39;s launch of an inclusive makeup line.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> We highlight <b>these stars who break the mold<\/b> by celebrating their achievements but also by denouncing the unfounded criticism they face. The virulent harassment they endure reflects the progress our society still needs to make in accepting difference. Therefore <strong>, we will continue to denounce fatphobic insults<\/strong> directed at figures like singers <span class=\"s2\">Louane<\/span> and <span class=\"s2\">Amel Bent<\/span> . <strong>We urge greater empathy and kindness<\/strong> so that the entertainment industry ceases to be such a source of anxiety.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, as you&#39;ve probably gathered, we want to make you dream, but not by dangling the impossible in front of you. Rather, this section aims to give you a glimpse of a world where <strong>celebrities are recognized for their talent, not for the size of their waistline<\/strong> .<\/p>","parent":0,"count":2802,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":307,"category_count":2802,"category_description":"<p class=\"p2\">It&#39;s no secret that we live in an entertainment society. Stars, celebrities, public figures\u2014whatever you want to call them\u2014are adored and almost revered. They are scrutinized, dissected, and judged on their every move. Their physical appearance, in particular, is analyzed from every angle and criticized for the slightest &quot;deviation.&quot; <b>The fashion industry isn&#39;t solely responsible for unrealistic representations of the body.<\/b> Music and film play a significant role in our perception of beauty. Constant exposure to overly polished images often impacts the well-being of &quot;ordinary&quot; people. So at <em>The Body Optimist<\/em> , we decided to take a different approach. Here, we talk about glitz and glamour, but also about <b>what goes on behind the scenes<\/b> , the less glamorous things that happen backstage. We break with the flawless image of show business and celebrate diverse profiles.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we also want to give you updates on all <b>the most inspiring personalities<\/b> , their stances, and their latest projects. Here, we celebrate public figures who use their fame for good. As you&#39;ll understand, there&#39;s no question of bombarding you with trivial news or unfounded rumors. We intend <b>to commend the commitment of the stars<\/b> who demonstrate it and, if necessary, <b>denounce the excesses<\/b> of the system in which they operate.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Always inclusive, never intrusive<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we never mention a public figure simply to pry into their private life. We respect you enough to believe you have better things to do with your time. We also refuse to judge celebrities, especially women, based on their appearance. On the contrary, we applaud stars who have <b>the courage to be vulnerable<\/b> by opening up about their insecurities. That&#39;s why you&#39;ll find, for example <span class=\"s2\">, Sophie Turner&#39;s story<\/span> in which she discusses the <b>pressure to lose weight<\/b> she experienced in Hollywood. 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They aim to help you feel less alone, by showing you, for example, that <b>celebrities also struggle to accept themselves.<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section <strong>, we focus on what women have to say!<\/strong> That&#39;s why, for example, we dedicated an article to stars who have <span class=\"s2\">spoken out against sexual harassment<\/span> , or to actress <span class=\"s2\">B\u00e9atrice Dalle&#39;s stances on motherhood<\/span> . Men aren&#39;t left out either. We don&#39;t hesitate to discuss the pressure regarding their appearance that they can feel. For instance, we dedicated an article <span class=\"s2\">toactor Richard Madden<\/span> , from the series Game of Thrones, and the pressure he faced to lose weight.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> While silence was once the norm in show business, more and more taboos are now being broken, and we applaud this. Because silence is often complicit in injustice, <strong>we want to support all those celebrities who have the courage to speak out and rebel<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Your favorite plus-size stars (and much more\u2026)<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> On a lighter note, we&#39;ve also included some inspiring stories in this section. We present all those personalities with &quot;atypical&quot; profiles who have managed to reach the top. We strive to highlight these men and women who redefine what it means to be a star every day. We feature <b>profiles of personalities<\/b> like actresses<span class=\"s2\">Rebel Wilson<\/span> and <span class=\"s2\">Danielle MacDonald<\/span> . 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