Some of the harshest criticism actors receive doesn’t always come from the audience. According to actor Jide Awobona, it can sometimes come from fellow actors, and that’s something he finds difficult to understand.
Sharing his views in a post, the actor spoke about colleagues who not only take part in online mockery but also spread unverified stories about other creatives, saying it is disappointing to see people within the same profession contribute to tearing one another down instead of showing support.
He said:
“I’m always amazed when people who call themselves actors jump into comment sections to shade or mock other actors/creatives at large.
It’s bad enough that some of them gossip and even fabricate stories when they don’t have the facts, all in the attempt to tarnish someone’s image out of envy or spite. Some even go so far as to send these stories to blogs, hoping to damage another person’s reputation.
But having the confidence to join the trolling publicly? That’s the part I find most disturbing.
As creatives, we should understand the work, the sacrifices, the emotions, and the mental health this profession demands. If your contributions are constantly tearing down your colleagues, you’re not acting like a creative. You’re behaving like an audience member, a fan, a hater, or a troll”.
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