Rachel Zegler Publicly Supported Francesca Amewudah-Rivers After Those “Heinous” Online Racist Attacks, And Called Out Those Who Refused To Speak Up

According to Playbill, part of the petition read:

“For a casting announcement of a play to ignite such twisted ugly abuse is truly embarrassing for those so empty and barren in their own lives that they must meddle in hateful abuse. Too many times Black performers—particularly Black actresses—are left to face the storm of online abuse after committing the crime of getting a job on their own. We welcome The Jamie Lloyd Company’s statement and we hope that their statement will extend to committed emotional support for Francesca on her journey with the production. Too many times theatre companies, broadcasters, producers, [streamers] have failed to offer any help or support when their Black artists face racist and misogynistic abuse. Reporting is too often left on the shoulders of the abused who are also then expected to promote said show.”

The petition ends with: “We want to send a clear message to Francesca and all Black women performers who face this kind of abuse—WE see you.”