Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in panned 2016
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Actress Zoe Saldana has apologized for playing Nina Simone in a 2016 biopic, four years after she was heavily criticized for darkening her skin and wearing a prosthetic nose for the role.
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Zoë Saldana Apologizes for Playing Nina Simone in 2016 Biopic
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Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in controversial biopic
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Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in panned 2016 biopic - The Atlanta Voice
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Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in controversial biopic
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Zoe Saldana Apologises For Playing Nina Simone In Biopic
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Zoe Saldana Breaks Down Apologizing for Playing Nina Simone
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Zoë Saldaña tearfully apologises for controversial role as Nina Simone
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Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in panned 2016
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Zoe Saldana Apologized for Playing Nina Simone in 2016 Movie
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Zoe Saldana sorry for playing Nina Simone in 2016 biopic