received a question on what i thought about the following comments; [howniceofutoask]
In the July issue of UK's Pride magazine, a question referring to Beyonce's latest role was asked.
Here is actress Nia Long's reply
I didn’t see ‘Obsessed,’ so I can’t comment, but it’s just not about how talented you are anymore. It’s about, ‘How much box-office revenue will this person generate?’ When you see certain people – we won’t name names – they just don’t have the skill, and no one in their team has said, ‘You need acting classes,’”
She continues with, “If you’re a singer not an actress, you should sing. If you’re a rapper, you should rap,” “If you take time to develop your craft, God bless you. Jamie Foxx is an example of both [actor and singer].”
“If you were able to take all the Black actresses and the choices we’ve made collectively, it’s a pure reflection of what you see on film. People need to work. But the content? The opportunities for Black actresses are more widespread today, but the quality has suffered.”
What do I think? you want my humble opinion. hm. i did a little write up on a myspace blog [yes. laughoutloud] about this very same thing. irks me. like pet peeve number one people using art it seems. understand all the number games and marketing appeal but there comes a point when it is belittling the craft. i cant think of any other word. or way to put it. its mocking to the fine artists who study and love this craft to see someone painfully work their way through a scene just because they might be rated high on some nielsen report. ? i mean that movie didnt do that well. im with nia-i didnt see it and probably wont anytime soon, so i cant comment directly. someone told me she was good. i digress. it isnt about beyonce though. or ashanti. or the actors/personalities receiving model contracts and landing the fashion covers. at the end of the day its a quick buck. and as an actress, or budding [like to think i am one, but to quote shelah, theres a long line between here and there] - you just have to work hard, continue to study your craft, your art, and prepare. because when it is your time. your season. you will shine.
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