Gabrielle Union Addresses 'AGT' Exit, Says 'Don't Be the Happy Negro That Does the Bidding of the Status Quo'

Gabrielle Union is alluding to her America’s Got Talent exit.

While attending the launch of her New York and Company holiday collection on Monday morning (December 16), the 47-year-old actress talked about speaking up and doing the right thing in her career.

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“How many checks do I need?” Gabrielle said during the The Power of Inclusivity and the Women Leading The Charge panel via Variety. “This financial freedom, they’re shackles, masquerading as zeros in my bank account.”

While she didn’t mention her AGT firing directly, Gabrielle did say, “Don’t be the happy negro that does the bidding of the status quo because you’re afraid. It’s terrifying. There’s a solid chance you’ll lose your job… I speak from experience.”

Gabrielle latest comments come after she was let go from her position as a judge on America’s Got Talent after she reportedly complained about a “toxic culture” behind the scenes.

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