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Whoopi Goldberg Responded To A Critic Who Mistook Her Actual Body For A Fat Suit Costume In “Till”
Whoopi Goldberg proves why you should never assume, after a critic questioned her weight.

Whoopi Goldberg Responded To A Critic Who Mistook Her Actual Body For A Fat Suit Costume In “Till”

Whoopi Goldberg stars in the upcoming historical drama Till, but despite its positive reviews, one critic couldn’t look past her appearance in the film.

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Till tells the harrowing real-life story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless fight to get justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally murdered for allegedly flirting with a white woman in 1955. Whoopi plays Mamie’s mother, Alma Carthan.

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Whoopi went on to reveal that her weight gain was due to the steroids she was taking last year for her sciatica diagnosis.

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“I just want to let you know that it’s okay to not be a fan of a movie, but you want to leave people’s looks out.”

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“So, just comment on the acting. And if you have a question, ask somebody,” Whoopi concluded.

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It’s hard to believe that an actor’s weight would take away from this haunting retelling. I agree with Whoopi — if you’re going to review a film, review the film.


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And be sure to check out Till when it hits theaters on Oct. 14.