‘Insecure’ Star Yvonne Orji and Other Emmy Contenders on the Trap of ‘Diversity Porn’ and How Viewers Can Make a Difference (Video)

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  • Author: Reid Nakamura
  • July 03,2020

‘Insecure’ Star Yvonne Orji and Other Emmy Contenders on the Trap of ‘Diversity Porn’ and How Viewers Can Make a Difference (Video) As Hollywood takes strides toward becoming more inclusive and fully representative of the real world, it’s worth considering who bears the burden of advancing those conversations and in what ways they’re allowed to do so, “Insecure” star Yvonne Orji says.

“That the question [about advancing diversity] needs to be asked is so overwhelming, especially for people of color,” Orji said. “Like can we just make a show without an agenda? That’s real progress. Can we just be Black without having to talk about something? We’re never afforded that opportunity.”

Orji’s comments came during TheWrap’s Emmy contenders virtual roundtable on Thursday, which also included “Silicon Valley” star Thomas Middleditch, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” star Alex Newell, “Never Have I Ever” star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and “Normal People” star Paul Mescal.

Ramakrishnan was quick to agree that people of color aren’t often afforded the opportunity to “just have fun
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