Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant faced backlash after using a homophobic slur during a podcast episode. While discussing actor Jussie Smollett’s infamous faux hate crime, Bryant repeated words she claimed Smollett gave to trainers to use during the staged incident. Although Bryant tried to clarify her use of the word, critics called her out for pretending to hesitate while using language they believe she uses regularly.
Real Housewives of Potomac star, Gizelle Bryant, has been criticized for using a derogatory term during a podcast, in which she was discussing Jussie Smollett’s alleged faux hate crime.
During a recent segment on the podcast Real Housewives of Potomac, cohosts Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon touched on the controversial case of actor Jussie Smollett’s staged hate crime. However, Bryant’s choice of words when recounting the incident has garnered significant backlash. In the exchange, Bryant used a homophobic slur that caught Dixon off-guard and was not edited out of the episode. Audio clips of the exchange quickly made their rounds across social media, sparking outrage from fans and critics alike.
While some defended Bryant’s use of the slur, others felt that it was inappropriate and indicative of deeper issues. Additionally, some fans brought up a past incident in which Bryant made a disparaging remark about the Spanish language during an episode of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip. Fans were quick to call Bryant out as a “bigot” and criticized her for her insensitive comments.
The incident highlights ongoing conversations surrounding language and its impact on marginalized communities. While some may argue that Bryant was simply recounting a story and repeating words that were said, others believe that language carries immense weight and power, particularly when it comes to perpetuating harmful stereotypes and discrimination. As such, it is important to consider the impact of our words and strive to create a more inclusive and equitable society.