**Actor’s Shocking Blackface Comments Sparks Debate** – Star Wars Actor Billy Dee Williams Defends Controversial Performance
Orlando, Florida – Renowned actor Billy Dee Williams recently sparked controversy by expressing his belief that actors should have the freedom to embody any role, including performing in blackface. In a candid conversation with Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast, Williams discussed Laurence Olivier’s portrayal of Othello in the 1965 film, where the character is depicted in blackface. Sharing his perspective, the 87-year-old actor found humor in Olivier’s interpretation, stating, “He stuck his ass …