'I stopped describing myself as a Black actor when I realized it put me in a box.'
doesn't want to be defined or constrained. The celebrated actor is getting candid about his thoughts on race, racism and equality in Hollywood., Elba opened up about how he no longer refers to himself as a"Black actor," and prefers to just be considered on the merits of his talent.
Elba explained,"Of course, I’m a member of the Black community. You say a prominent one. But when I go to America, I’m a prominent member of the British community." For Elba, his initial motivation for becoming an actor wasn't anchored in representation or equality, but for the love of the art.
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