Influentially Curvy: 15 Bodacious Black Women Who Celebrate Their Shape Loudly - Page 11
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J.D. Jones
11. Amber Riley, 39
Many people grew to love Amber Riley after she took on the character of Mercedes in Glee. In 2024, she called out the film industry on how plus-size actors are portrayed on-screen. She joined the “Of course” Tik Tok trend where users will share stereotypes based on their identity.
In her video she said things like “I’m a plus size black actor of course I’m going to play the sidekick and not the love interest.” She also said, “I’m mistaken for every other actress over 150 pounds whether they’re darker or lighter, taller or shorter, older or younger, and bear no resemblance to me whatsoever.”
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