Zoe Kravitz Reveals Her True Feelings Behind the Scenes of ‘Big Little Lies’
Zoe Kravitz has numerous film and TV credits under her belt, but most fans recall her role as Bonnie Howard Carlson in "Big Little Lies." However, it seems like she didn't enjoy her time fully while working on set as she revealed a shocking experience.
Speaking to The Observer, the 33-year-old actress shared her true feelings while working on the set of the hit drama series.
The "Batman" star revealed she felt "a little uncomfortable" while filming in the neighborhood of Monterey, located in California.
Kravitz noted that the place was "such a white area" and there were "weird racist people in bars." (via People Magazine)
Speaking about her character on the show, the actress revealed her role was initially written for a white person. The series was filled with star-studded cast members, including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, and Shailene Woodley.
"Big Little Lies" lasted for two seasons and aired from 2017 to 2019.
Zoë Kravitz Speaks Out on Growing up With a Biracial Heritage
Growing up, the "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" actress said she was uncomfortable with her heritage, but she changed her mind now and wanted to "scream it from the rooftops."
Kravitz then shared how her other famous family members endured discrimination in show business because of their race.
The turning point for her was after her grandmother, Roxie Albertha Roker, got a role on "The Jeffersons" and "be a Black woman on TV, and what it meant for her to be in a biracial relationship on television."
Her mom, Lisa Bonet, also told her a story about being a biracial girl in the 1970s, saying that they're being abused or "being spit on."
Despite not discussing the heavy topic within their family about racial discrimination in the Hollywood industry, Kravitz said her parents never "warned" her, and she was raised with the thought of being free to be herself.
"I think they were more focused on trying to make sure I understood that despite the color of my skin I should be able to act or dress or do whatever it is I want to do," she added.
