The debate over who should fill what roles in Hollywood always seems to spark debate, and this time is no different. When Jenny Slate revealed that she would no longer be the voice of a mixed-race character on Big Mouth, fans were incredibly divided on whether or not the move was admirable, necessary, needless, or even self-serving.
"Totally not necessary. But you do you," one of the star's Instagram followers commented. However, someone else had a different opinion, writing, "Ummm but the half-[B]lackness of the character doesn't negate her half-whiteness and half-Jewishness......."
Another social media user wasn't buying Slate's motivation, leaving a comment that read: "God, what a load of bulls***. That's enough self-flagellation, Jenny, your virtue is projecting like the bat signal now."
However, others were impressed by Slate's choice. "Wow. Big of you to acknowledge and act on," one person wrote, while another called her a "class act," and someone else simply added, "Thank you!"
Whatever the public thinks, it's Slate who has to live with her decision, so it's surely best for her to follow her gut on this one.
