Meagan has a starring role in the new TV show “Minority Report,” so Viola’s speech couldn’t come at a better time for her.
Here’s an excerpt of her interview with Indie Wire:
AT (Aramide Tinubu of Indie Wire): To continue on with what you were saying about women and Black women specifically, Viola Davis shouted you out during her speech for her recent and historic Emmy win. What was that like for you? How do you feel about the change for Black actors over the course of the last few years? First with you lead in “Deception” and now in “Minority Report”, do you feel as if that climate has changed in any way?
MG: Oh yes! First of all when [Viola Davis] acknowledged me, I cried because she’s someone that I have so much respect for. She’s someone that I know has had her struggles as well. We all do in some way, shape, or form; whether it’s just having an opportunity that’s being taken seriously or whatever it is. So, I was really thankful for that. And yes, I do see the climate changing and it’s been a long crawl for me, and I’ve always made it a point to never complain. I’ve had moments in the past when I’ve been frustrated, but I just decided that you know what, I am a working actor by the grace of God. I’ve only had one job since I was 13 and that’s being an actress. I’ve been able to sustain and take care of myself and take care of my family since I was 13 or 14 years old. I just have always been about being positive, being on the front lines, and just waiting for that shift and knowing in my heart that it’s coming regardless. So to see it really begin to manifest, and to see all of my sisters to the right and left of me getting opportunities at the same time, it’s just mind-blowing. It’s what we’ve all prayed for and it’s happening. I’m just like, wow, thank you Dad for letting me be a working actor at this time, and being a part of that and on the frontlines of that. With “Minority Report” especially, it’s sci-fi and it’s something that we are rarely even a part of. Thinking about it, I can’t really think of a lot of Black women who’ve been in that space except for maybe Angela Bassett in “Strange Days”.
“Minority Report” airs on FOX Mondays at 9pm ET.
I’ve been meaning to check out Minority Report.
I’m loving the sisterhood.
Black actresses know how hard it is in the industry. It’s not a coincidence that Viola shouted out black actresses same way Halle Berry shouted out black actresses in her Oscar speech. They knew how important it was for a black woman to win because it will open so many doors and opportunities for other black women.
Love this.
Meagan is so sweet. I hope her show survives. I heard the ratings were low.
Sistas unite. Love it.
Love them both.