Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh claims that the show's success has done 'nothing' to help black actors and says she called out bosses for 'failing to light her properly'
Daily MailAdjoa Andoh has claimed that she called out Bridgerton bosses for failing to light black actors properly, after becoming a household name as a star of the Netflix show. The actor, 61, who has played Lady Danbury since 2020, said that despite the show's huge success, it has done 'nothing' to help the way black actors are treated. Adjoa Andoh has claimed that she called out Bridgerton bosses for failing to light black actors properly, after becoming a household name as a star of the Netflix show The actor who has played Lady Danbury since 2020, said that despite the show's huge success, it has done 'nothing' to help the way black actors are treated The actress revealed that even on Bridgerton, which has been praised for its diverse casting, black actors, including herself were not being lit correctly during scenes The actress was discussing her career and racism with Miquita Oliver and her mother Andi on an episode of their hit show. Adjoa told hosts Miquita Oliver and her mother Andi that she didn't want to have to always raise an issue, saying: 'I want to be Lady Danbury and be totally engaged in that.'
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