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L'Oréal: Get Réal

Posted Aug 8th 2008 1:10PM by TMZ Staff

BeyonceBeyonce, or L'Oréal for that matter, probably had no idea that an ad for hair color would cause so much controversy. I am an African-American woman and I work for TMZ. Yes, TMZ hires Black people.

I saw the new L'Oréal ad a few days ago, and it struck a nerve. There's still a stigma of Black celebs acting "too Black." This ad re-enforces that negative portrayal.

Why can't a powerful, talented African-American woman be celebrated for her natural beauty? L'Oréal claims they didn't change Beyonce's appearance, but who are they fooling? L'Oreal obviously wanted to make Beyonce look White.

The L'Oréal ad is disrespectful and dismissive to the Black community. And L'Oréal's explanation is lame.

My name is Nina and I approved (and wrote) this message.



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16. The race card gets played way too much. Anytime something is precieved negative, it's always because of someones color. Lame and getting f'''ing old!!! Will Jesse Jackson be releasing a comment soon in her defense?!!!! Geez...get a life lady.

Posted at 1:04PM on Aug 8th 2008 by getoveritalready

17. Beyonce is a light-skinned woman. Add professional photography lights to that, and you get an even lighter-skinned Beyonce. GET OVER YOURSELF!

Posted at 1:10PM on Aug 10th 2008 by Amanda

18. DOUBLE STANDARD!!!


WHY DON'T YOU TALK TO YOUR GIRL BEYONCE, LAST TIME I CHECKED SHE WASN'T BORN WITH BLONDE HAIR.

Posted at 4:01PM on Aug 8th 2008 by jill

19. Nice comparison photo of Beyonce.

Did that same photographer take that picture of John Edwards' new baby for the National Enquirer?

Posted at 12:48PM on Aug 8th 2008 by Its All Asian People's Fault!

20. dumbest thing i have ever read.

Posted at 1:05PM on Aug 8th 2008 by todd

21. Oh cmon...get a life people! Its not that big a deal!! dumb BP!!!

Posted at 7:02PM on Aug 9th 2008 by conner

22. While I can certainly understand and appreciate what the author is saying, this has been going on for years. As much as you want to stand up and argue about it, unfortunately, its not an entire race's battle to fight. Beyonce needs to realize in this add that her skin tone has been lightened and her nose has been trimmed. Its her battle to fight. If she decides to ignore it and continue to work with this company, it speaks to her character.

Posted at 12:58PM on Aug 8th 2008 by plushb

23. Seriously....I mean come on. I'm so sick of black people crying about the dumbest crapt! If a white person said they were making someone look too black then that would be discrimination. Get over yourself!

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 8th 2008 by getreal

24. Nina, please get OVER yourself.

As a strong, african-american woman, you are really bugging the hell outta me.

Typical black victim. Always looking for a source of oppression.

Posted at 12:50PM on Aug 8th 2008 by richardson

25. Okay seriously- you are making WAY too big a deal out of this. Lighting can make a HUGE difference. I have medium skin and in some pics with lots of light I look pale. Move on.

Posted at 3:39PM on Aug 9th 2008 by Lylalu

26. Nina get over yourself, this is such a stupid post, Get over it! Nobody cares

Posted at 12:51PM on Aug 8th 2008 by Jea

27. So why does TMZ always state Barack Obama is black when he's really half black, half white?

Does TMZ obviously want Barack Obama to look black, not white?

Posted at 12:51PM on Aug 8th 2008 by Its All Asian People\\\'s Fault!

28. Uhm .... isn't this story about 3-4 days old already??
Talk about beating a dead horse!!

Epic FAIL on this story.

Posted at 12:53PM on Aug 8th 2008 by Danny

29. get over it. white people are made to look tan all the time. shes obviously already "altering" her natural black beauty by dyeing her hair blonde.

Posted at 4:44PM on Aug 8th 2008 by nicole

30. Beyonce dont like blacks!

Posted at 12:54PM on Aug 8th 2008 by Beyonce

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