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Ruby Rose defends Lawrence’s ‘slutty power lesbian’ comments
‘Orange is the New Black’ actress stands up for J Law
Ruby Rose has spoken out in defense of Jennifer Lawrence’s remarks calling her own style “slutty power lesbian.”
In the February issue of Glamour, Lawrence was asked to describe her personal style.
“‘Slutty power lesbian.’ That is literally what I say to a stylist. I don’t know if that’s offensive,” Lawrence told Glamour.
In an interview with The Cut, the “Orange is the New Black” star says that she doesn’t think Lawrence meant anything negative from the comment.
“I hadn’t heard that quote until you told me just now,” Rose says. “But what I do know is that Jennifer Lawrence is an amazing actress and an amazing advocate for women and women’s empowerment and the wage gap in Hollywood and so many amazing things. I think that is an easy quote to misinterpret or to pick apart. But I know that she has an amazing sense of humor, and for her to say that, I know that would never come from a bad place.”
Rose continued she considers Lawrence an LGBT ally and for that reason knows the remark wasn’t intended to be harmful.
“She’s always spending so much of her time supporting other women and the LGBT community,” Rose went on. “There’s no way that she meant that with any kind of malice. If it was someone else, maybe I would think into it, but because it’s her, I just know what she meant.”
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
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D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
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