John Leguizamo Begs For Diversity at Emmys, Takes Out Full-Page Ad

John Leguizamo is pleading with the Tv Academy to cease whitewashing award exhibits — taking drastic motion to get his message throughout by taking out a full-page signed advert.

The actor begged Academy members to begin recognizing folks of coloration for his or her contributions through an advert he took out in The New York Instances — simply in time earlier than voting kicks off for the Primetime Emmy Noms June 13.

He writes, “Dear Hollywood, please let this be the year we finally embrace change. The year we truly find equity and see artists of color represented across not just one category but ALL categories.”

JL acknowledges academy members may be uninterested in listening to buzzwords like “inclusivity” and “diversity” … however he inspired them to maneuver past simply speaking about it.

John says taking motion is fairly easy, writing … “There are hundreds of prolific non-white artists who deserve to be considered for awards this year, not because they are simply … Black, Brown, Indigenous, or Asian, but because they are truly great … exceptional artists who have achieved that greatness with a foot on their neck for far too long.”

He says he hopes this transformation might mark the beginning of a brand new period — a catalyst to encourage the following gen of minority artists who can lastly see themselves onstage or on digicam.

John himself has put in some critical work breaking range obstacles in Hollywood. He bagged his first Emmy in 1999 for Outstanding Efficiency in a Selection or Music Program for his comedy particular “Freak.” He is additionally acquired 3 different Emmy noms, most just lately for 2019’s “When They See Us.” So he is been one of the seen actors of coloration.