Theron to Davis: "You're Hot as Shit"

In this clip from Newsweek's 2012 Oscar Roundtable, the actors discuss why there are so few roles for black actresses, or for women in general. And Charlize confronts Viola about her humility.

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• charlize theron

[cernuros]

GEORGE CLOONEY SHUT THE F..K UP AND LET THE OTHER SPEAK!!!! I honestly wanted to hear Viola Davis' point of view!!!!!!!

[TheMichboa]

@BellaElsman, I have no doubt that Charlize had good intentions but the point is she misconstrued the point viola was making which wasn't that she had self esteemed issue , but rather, Hollywood is not exactly banging down the doors of black actresses of a certain age, who do not look like the typical acceptable 'light skinned' black women.Discussions about race should be continued to be discussed. Sweeping them under the carpet doesn't make it go away. Viola even said Halle was struggling.

[shapolfab]

Clooney makes an interesting point (although i wish he would shut it a bit) however since he is also a Writer/Director when was the last time he hired a black actor/actress?? there is always a fair deal of hypocrisy when it come to movies and non white-actors. Latino, blacks, whatever...

[natoplace]

@natoplace You can't force change on people, you have to let them see it for themselves.

[natoplace]

@TheMichboa I never meant to imply that there is no racism. I don't want to get in too deep, however. There is much racism in the world today regarding all races (white people are discriminated against too). All people are discriminated against for something. Many people have barriers, you can't conquer them if you waste energy resenting them. Of course I believe racism exists; I encounter it daily. I believe, though, that Viola should pick her battles more wisely.

[TheMichboa]

@natoplace, With all due respect, that is also a very simplistic way of looking at it. I don't think viola pities herself. Far from it. She is just candidly explaining that she is discriminated against because of the way she looks. It is not about lacking self belief in actuality it is about believing you can play a role as as good as anyone else but not getting the opportunity because of racial discrimination. Racism is real and still remains a barrier whether or not you believe it.

[natoplace]

@TheMichboa That's a very simple way to see it, though. Everyone has their own shortcomings and troubles but not everyone allows themselves to be weighed down by it. Somehow it's acceptable to much of modern society to allow people whose race is not white to pity themselves. When I succeed I don't think, "Wow, I succeeded despite having ADD and OCD." Because if I did think that way I'd never have the courage or the belief in myself needed to do what I want. Don't put limitations on yourself.

[gevbrave]

Clooney is hilarious

[DarkeningSkies1]

@marbeque Of course they are oblivious. They are white.

[marbeque]

Everyone in that room is sort of oblivious to what she is saying, Charlize makes it a self-esteem issue, George makes it about business, and Tilda made it about women. No it's about race.

[nmasumy24]

Charliez is so oblivious, she needs to get a grip of reality, she soon will be 40 something and become the hollywood expendable. Beauty fades.

[SondheimFanatic1]

@cernuros I WAS JUST THINKING THAT! You read my mind!