Bethany Antonia‘s revealing how she handles racist hate … posting a direct message she received from a troll to her Instagram story — and cracking a joke about it.
The “House of Dragon” star took to the social media platform Saturday and posted a message she acquired from a hater who despatched some horrible insults to her — together with saying they hope she dies on set.
In response, BA added her personal textual content to the highest of the pic … saying, “Wait till they find out I’m gay too” adopted by a clown emoji — slapping down the troll’s feedback simply.
Antonia wasn’t achieved there … including a pic of her and a pal beaming — and making it clear she wasn’t going to let anybody wreck her or different Black solid members’ enjoyment of taking part in Targaryens within the “Game of Thrones” prequel.
If you do not know … Targaryens have historically been proven as white with blonde hair — so, the inclusion of Black actors in these specific roles has acquired some racist vitriol on-line.
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Steve Toussaint, who performs Lord Velaryon within the present and can also be Black, responded to criticism of his casting again in 2022 — mockingly saying if dragons can fly within the ‘GoT’ universe, then his character may be Black.
Creators Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik additionally responded to criticism on the time … saying they wished to create a present that celebrated range — a serious criticism of the unique sequence.
‘HoD’ season two premieres June 16 … and, anybody who needs to criticize Bethany Antonia might wish to suppose twice — ‘trigger clearly she’ll fireplace again.
