“I want to stay in character.

Adjoa Andohspoke about the ongoing failures of movie and TV sets includingBridgerton to light Black skin properly.

The actor has played Lady Danbury in all three seasons ofBridgertonand its spinoff,Queen Charlotte.

Adjoa Andoh dressed in an elaborate period costume sits at a table with chess pieces in a grand room, appearing thoughtful

She has a lengthy history in theatre and has appeared in movies likeInvictusandBrotherhood.

“I want to stay in character.

This is a big thing for me.

Adjoa Andoh stands on a floral-decorated backdrop at a Wimbledon event, wearing a stylish white dress with unique cutout details on the sleeves

I want to do it in a free way, like I see many other people do it.'

I’m not asking for any special revelation,” she continued.

I don’t want to think about it.

Adjoa Andoh wears a sleeveless, ruffled gown and a wide-brimmed hat on the red carpet

The history of racial bias in photography and videography is long.

Even with the help of AI and digital cameras, bias still continues.

Throw in thelackof representation when teaching people how to light subjects, and the problem very much persists.

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury stands elegantly in a regal attire, speaking to an unseen character in a scene from the TV series "Bridgerton"

you could listen to the full interview with Adjoahere.

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Adjoa Andoh in a period costume sits and gestures expressively in a room with historical decor, in a scene from a TV show or movie

Adjoa Andoh strikes a confident pose in an elegant, sleeveless outfit with statement jewelry at a press event for "Bridgerton"

Adjoa Andoh dressed in period clothing, holding a teacup, likely from a scene in a historical drama

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Adjoa Andoh, Claudia Jessie, and Ruth Gemmell in elegant period dresses at a formal gathering from the TV show "Bridgerton"