*Keke Palmer is gearing up to portray Rozanda “Chili” Thomas in the VH1 TLC biopic.
Many fans of the famous girl group were not happy with the director’s decision to cast KeKe and they let her know it on twitter, facebook and several blogs.
EURweb associate Cherise “CNikky” Nicole (CNikky), spoke to KeKe about the role and the controversy that came along with it, during the 2013 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon. KeKe was very open to expressing her feelings and give us the scoop on filming the biopic.
She talked about vibing with her co-stars Lil Mama (Left Eye) and Drew Sidora (TBoz):
“We get a few weeks to get the choreography down and just vibe with each other and vibe with the actual choreographer that was their choreographer, which is very very cool and it’s gonna be a lot of fun. By the time we start filming we’re gonna be already in the zone.”
In response to the critics slamming her as the choice to play Chili:
“Every now and then I think, people think that celebrities are some crazy human beings…but that’s just the nature of what I do, o.k. I’ve become popular. But I’m not some different type of being and you know, I have feelings and It would be the same as, if I told you, you can’t work at Chase cause you don’t look like a banker. So I always have to let people know, put it in perspective that I got this because of my acting abilitites. It’s about being an actress. It’s not about looking like this person or like that person. I mean I could understand if I was doing Bette Midler, I mean I don’t look anything like her, but atleast I’m the same race as Chili!”
Watch the interview below:
keke don’t worry about what people say, you are a wonderful actress and you have so much
talent. and you are a very good role model for young black women around the world don’t let this industry get you down, and don’t let the opinions, of others stop you from doing your job.
you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone. you are a beautiful young woman. and whatever part you can get please take it, if that is what you wanna do. Don’t pass this up.Playing Chili
for TLC, is a wonderful part for you to take. and show them that you can do it, and keep it moving. you are going to be great in whatever part you play. so Keep your head up.
GOD BLESS YOU!, stay encouraged stay wise. and Listen to GOD!. Only Answer to him/or her
stop listening to these haters. and do your JOB. LOVE YOU KEKE!
What is there to criticize about Keke landing this role??? I’m sure she’ll do a great job won’t allow the haters don’t get her down.
She was excellent in the Karina White Story on Lifetime…she’s really a good actress…seems very grounded
@joey @Melodycool: I agree with your comments!
Keke is a good actress… she may wind up making Chili better in the movie than in real life.
Agree with both comments and so far as singing. Keke can sang!
How come Keke is getting a lot of flack and not the other two? At least most of us are familiar with her as a credible actress. Keep your head up Keke and TLC fans, grow up!
Yo…..”that’s” what “I”ve” BEEN sayin….especially the “T-Boz” choice!!! Al least lil mama does rap & bares waaaay closer a resemblance to Left Eye than…”Drew Sidora” does to…”T”!!??? WTF is DAT shyt about!!?? SSMDH!
honey you are not the same race as Chili . Chili dont need that wig on
Angela, you’re an idiot!! I’d like you to give/invent a number actresses that DON’T wear all if not pieces, with their own hair!! And what race is chili supposed to be any way? Lastly, I think Keke looks better than chili . .so there!
Isn’t chilli part Iranian? That would make her mixed race black, which is different from black race black.
She’s half Indian half black.
Anon, her father is of W. Indian descent, mother’s of African/Native American (and who knows how long ago the Native American part was), sooooooooooo, she’s black.
Yuh know?…SOME of these posters sound as IGnant as WHITES!!!, when ir comes to the knowledge of THEIR OWN HERITAGE/PEOPLE!! And so…a person has to be the same “make up OF Black”, to portray someone!?? Ok…”got it”! OMGaaaaawd!!!! (said like C. Rock!) SSMMFH!!
You have GOT TO BE KIDDING!! This young lady is a seriously accomplished young actress!! Not sure what to say to this no nothing people! Keke? You have my vote!!
Keke is a good actress and I can’t wait to see her in this role. Please ignore all the haters because we all know there losers.