News | Entertainment
7 Jul 2025 10:55
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Gabrielle Union will "never regret speaking up" about her experiences in Hollywood

    The 47-year-old actress filed a complaint about "toxic" behaviour on the set of 'America's Got Talent' earlier this year, following her decision last year to quit the show after just one season on the judging panel because of the alleged racial bias and discrimination she faced


    Speaking to Naomi Campbell on the supermodel's 'No Filter' web series, she said: "When you walk in to a space and you recognise that change needs to happen sooner than later, [it's important] to speak up.

    "And I'm confident that the wheels of change are turning faster, and we'll reach an amicable agreement. I will never regret speaking up. Ever. Never ever."

    Gabrielle noted that racism is still a major issue in Hollywood - and society as a whole - and she has been struck by the "anti-blackness" of the film industry throughout her career.

    She added: "[It was] jarring and shocking, and it still is.

    "There's a very narrow idea of what kind of black girl was acceptable and marketable."

    Back in June, the 'Being Mary Jane' star filed a discrimination complaint against NBC, Simon Cowell, FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment in California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing.

    However, the case has since been closed as she instead requested an immediate right to sue, which she was granted.

    Her official complaint came after NBC previously conducted an independent investigation into Gabrielle's allegations regarding 'AGT', but she was unhappy with how it was handled.

    She said at the time: "They were like, 'We're going to commission this independent investigation.' Well, silly me. I thought independent was independent, but when NBC and Fremantle and Syco pay for that investigation, they control it.

    "They turn over what they believe to be inflammatory things, or things that are not advantageous to me, over to the head of NBC, Paul Telegdy, who uses those things that he thinks are smoking guns to shoot down my claims.

    "He then threatens my agent [by saying,] 'Gabrielle better watch who she calls a racist' in the middle of an investigation about racism and discrimination. This is what's happening from the top of the company."

    NBC previously insisted it was "categorically untrue" that any threats had been made towards the star.

    They said in a statement: "We took Ms. Union's concerns seriously, and engaged an outside investigator who found an overarching culture of diversity on the show. NBCUniversal remains committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds are treated with respect."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     07 Jul: Ariana Madix is constantly seeking "inspo" for her Love Island USA looks
     07 Jul: Jessica Simpson has treated fans to a rare insight into her "heart of gold" son Ace's life as she marked his 12th birthday
     07 Jul: Keanu Reeves is thrilled to be fronting another Formula 1 docuseries - after he bagged an Emmy for a recent show on the motor racing event
     07 Jul: Raye finds "toxic" people "addictive"
     07 Jul: Lily Allen "can't remember" how many abortions she's had
     07 Jul: Kesha found her sudden rise to stardom to be "terrifying"
     07 Jul: AJ McLean and his estranged wife Rochelle have been "going out on dates here and there"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    A fuel saving two-stop gamble has paid off for Scott Dixon More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The Government's expanding the its FamilyBoost scheme, with changes taking effect retrospectively from the start of this month More...



     Today's News

    Motoring:
    To the latest Nascar event.. 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Ariana Madix is constantly seeking "inspo" for her Love Island USA looks 10:36

    Business:
    The Government's expanding the its FamilyBoost scheme, with changes taking effect retrospectively from the start of this month 10:27

    National:
    Elon Musk says he may launch his own party: but US history tells us that’s not a recipe for success 10:27

    National:
    Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding 10:17

    Maori:
    A Maori worldview describes the immune system as a guardian – this could improve public health in Aotearoa NZ 10:07

    Golf:
    Golfer Amelia Garvey has finished third at the Irish Open with a score of 14-under par overall 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Jessica Simpson has treated fans to a rare insight into her "heart of gold" son Ace's life as she marked his 12th birthday 10:06

    Entertainment:
    Keanu Reeves is thrilled to be fronting another Formula 1 docuseries - after he bagged an Emmy for a recent show on the motor racing event 9:36

    Law and Order:
    In Australia...Jurors will resume deliberations today in the mushroom trial after a Sunday break 9:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd