Billy Dee Williams, known for his role in 'Star Wars,' argues in favor of actors performing in 'blackface' during a podcast interview with Bill Maher. Williams references Laurence Olivier's performance in 'Othello' as an example, causing laughter between the two.
' Star Wars ' icon Billy Dee Williams floored liberal comedian Bill Maher while arguing that actors should be allowed to perform in 'blackface.' On Sunday's installment of the 'Club Random' podcast, Williams spoke about his past friendship with acting legend Laurence Olivier .
' BILL MAHER CALLS FOR COVID COMMISSION: THE ‘POWERS THAT BE’ REFUSE TO ADMIT THEY ‘GOT IT WRONG’ After Maher pointed out that 'they would never let you do that' in showbiz today, Williams pushed back. 'Why?' Williams asked. 'Blackface?!?' a shocked Maher reacted. 'Why not?' Williams doubled down. 'If you're an actor, you should do anything you want to do.' 'That's a great point of view, but the theater would be bombed,' Maher replied.
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