What is light skinned black actors?

Light-skinned black actors are African American actors who generally have lighter skin tones than their counterparts. These actors have been a subject of controversy, especially in the entertainment industry, with some questioning their blackness due to their skin tone. Light-skinned black actors have faced challenges in the industry, with some of them rejecting roles because they feel they are being asked to play into stereotypes. However, some actors have successfully navigated through this challenge, including Will Smith, Halle Berry, and Zoë Kravitz, among others. Nevertheless, the Hollywood and entertainment industry still has a long way to go in terms of diversity, inclusion and representation of different skin tones and races.