Rise to Stardom
Since 2004, Washington has had unparalleled success by starring in numerous blockbuster films (including Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fantastic Four, The Last King of Scotland, I Think I Love My Wife, and several others). I had to do some research and looked back at her older movies. The Details (with Tobey Maguire), Lakeview Terrace (with Patrick Wilson), Fantastic Four (with whoever played The Thing), and The Last King of Scotland (with James McAvoy) were movies that contributed greatly to her success, where she just happens to be the love interest to some random white guy.
Scandal
By 2012, Scandal comes out and she's the envy of women everywhere. Starring in this television show, she's a "political fixer" who just happens to be having an affair with the President. I watched the first season and enjoyed it . . . But the way she is portrayed in the show wouldn't allow me to continue watching the second season. (I tried to watch the first episode and had to turn it off) The show builds her up as this amazing, independent, smart black woman but for some reason she can't escape the grasp of the President. (Oh yeah, he's a white guy)Recap
In conclusion, Washington is a huge star today, with young black women emulating her at every chance. But as a black male, I just can't endorse the subliminal messages the show sends. We criticize celebrities like Taye Diggs, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Kobe Bryant for their on and off camera interactions with white women, so how is it different for her? . . . .
P.S. I don't hate black women, I promise lol
