The extra posted to TikTok detailing her odd experience with the makeup team

In a recent statement, HBO says they are “disappointed” to hear about an extra whose skin was darkened on the set of their hit drama, Lovecraft Country.

Actress Kelli Amirah took to TikTok to detail an odd experience she had as an on-set extra, in a series called “My Wildest Background Actor Storytime.” In the video, Amirah details her experience on set, saying that she heard the makeup artists talking about her light skin tone.

She revealed, “I notice my foundation is getting darker and darker… I was so uncomfortable. I had no idea they were going to do this to me, and if I had known beforehand I would not have accepted the job.”

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Amirah also explains that as an actress just breaking into the industry, it was hard to speak up, saying, “I’m not s— yet. I have no clout, no pull, no nothing.” Then, she reveals pictures of her look on the TV show, in which her skin is very clearly darkened with makeup.

(Credit: HBO)

After the TikTok video naturally gained some steam, HBO has now released an official statement addressing the situation. According to The Wrap, HBO says they “We were very disappointed to learn of Ms. Amirah’s experience. This should not have happened, and we are taking steps to ensure this doesn’t occur again in the future.”

Source: HBO: ‘Disappointed’ to hear about darkening of ‘Lovecraft Country’ extra’s skin

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