Idris Elba explains why he doesn't want to call himself a "black actor"
International star Idris Elba was criticized last month after he stated that he no longer described himself as a "black actor", according to what was published by the "Daily Mail" website. Violent on social media when he detailed how he believed being called a "black actor" put him in a "box" and that an "obsession" with race could hinder aspirations and growth.
In statements to Esquire, the international star said, "We have to grow... Our skin is nothing more than skin." He added, "Racism is very real.. But from my point of view, it is as strong as you allow it to be." The star criticized the fans who accused him of By "denying his black skin" with his controversial comments, he said: "I say that I do not like to call myself the name of the black actor, it is my specialty .. This is me, not you .. So do not turn around and say to me, I deny my black skin .. Where did I deny Why would I deny it?...it is just stupidity
Idris Elba explains his remarks to the audience via Twitter
Idris explained that the choice to be an actor was not because there was a lack of diversity in the profession, but because it was a profession in which he felt he would thrive in, and continued: “When you go up the ladder, you ask how it feels to be the first black to do this or that .. I was white... it's the first time for me... I don't want to be the first black... I'm the first Idris."
After the interview, the Luther star decided to take to Twitter and expand on his statements, making sure everyone knew he was a black man and proud of it, saying: “There is no soul on this earth that can question whether or not I consider myself a black man. This is a profession, like being an 'architect', that is not defined by race and yet, do not define your work by your race."
Idris Elba: Proud to be a black man, but not a black actor
And the international actor, Idris Elba, felt that he needed clarification about his identity, as he spoke about his unwillingness to identify himself as a black actor, and in an interview, the London-born star, who is 50 years old, revealed that naming him a black actor puts him in a “box.” and that an "obsession" with race can hinder artistic aspirations and growth.
