Gabrielle Union‘s hairstylist is joining the long list of people standing up for the actress amid her controversialAmerica’s Got Talentfiring.
On Monday, Union’slongtime pro, Larry Sims, shared a video onInstagramshowing off a myriad of the star’s hairstyles during her time as a judge onAGTfollowingreportsthat NBC allegedly told Union that her ever-changing hairstyles were “too black” for the reality show’s audience.
The slideshow, set to the Beyoncé song “***Flawless,” included some of theBring It Onactress’s most elaborate looks this season, ranging from high ponytails and sleek bobs to intricate updos.
“Too Black? Nah… She’s FLAWLESS!!!” Sims clapped back in the social media post, adding the hashtags #ForTheCulture, #Simstyled and #Flawless.
Appreciating Sims’ support, Union, 47, replied, “I ❤️ you!!!”
“Impossible!!!” wrote actressRegina King.
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Actress Yvette Nicole Brown replied, “Yassssss👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤” while model Isis King wrote, “You ATE every single look up!!!
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Sims (who also works with clients Regina King and Zendaya) joins stars includingSharon Osbourne,Tamron Hall,Eva Longoria,Debra MessingandEllen Pompeoamong others who supported Union in the wake of her firing.
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Then on Nov. 26,Varietypublished a reportclaiming that in addition to Union expressing concerns over racially insensitive situations on the Simon Cowell executive-produced show, she and Hough, 31, were both subjected to “excessive notes” on their physical appearance — including the comment about her hairstyles being “too black” for the show — sources alleged to the outlet.
Hough has since denied having a negative experience working onAGT, saying she had a “wonderful time” on the show. She is appearing in two upcoming holiday specials on the network.
source: people.com
