Painting the face in black to represent a black character is considered offensive in the US; attitude has the potential to disturb those who compete for the Oscar
The actress apologized on Sunday (26.jan.2025) for having done “blackface” On a television program in 2008, after the scene circulated on social networks.
“Almost 20 years ago appears blackface in a comedy skits of a Brazilian TV show. I am really sorry about that. I’m making this statement because it is important for me to approach this quickly to avoid further pain and confusion ”stated in an interview with the US newspaper specializing in entertainment ,.
The scene is part of the series Opposite sexaired in 2008. The Oscar actress appears imitating a maid, while her face painted in a dark color. The practice was used by actors in the 19th century to reinforce stereotypes of black people in presentations and ridicule them.
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How many Oscars does this performance of our Fernanda Torres deserve?
– Joaquin Teixeira (@joaquinteixeira)
In the interview, Torres said that the symbolism of blackface and racist awareness “They had not yet entered the dominant public awareness in Brazil” and that, “Thanks to a better cultural understanding and important but incomplete achievements in this century, it is very clear now in our country and everywhere” practice “It’s never acceptable”.
At X, Brazilian users said the popularization of the scene could negatively impact their campaign to win the Oscar. She in the best actress category.
In the same report, the Deadline wrote that “Always protects movies and artists in the midst of prize disputes when things from the past come to light”. He said he believed that the awards should be granted to the appointed work “And nothing more” And, therefore, called Fernanda Torres to “Talk your truth and go ahead”.
The newspaper also contextualized the program, aired on the program Fantasticas well TV Globo17 years ago, and explained the scene. He discussed the different characters played by the actress and the main theme of each skit.
