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Forest Whitaker's daughter on nepotism: 'Proud of my dad'
30 Nov
Summary
- True Whitaker embraces her father's legacy with pride.
- She finds her character's confidence in nepotism inspiring.
- Forest Whitaker advised his daughter to be true to herself.
True Whitaker, daughter of acclaimed actor Forest Whitaker, shared insights into her father's guidance and her own burgeoning career. At 27, she finds inspiration in her role on the HBO comedy 'I Love L.A.,' where her character navigates nepotism without shame. Whitaker expressed a similar sentiment, proudly stating, 'I'm proud of my Black ass dad, who made something of himself and is a legend.'
Whitaker revealed that her father has instilled valuable lessons, emphasizing the importance of hard work and staying true to oneself. "Working hard for authenticity will get you where you want to go," she recounted his advice. This philosophy extends to her professional life, where she feels no embarrassment about her connection to her father's achievements, hoping to emulate his success.
In the series 'I Love L.A.,' Whitaker plays Alani, a friend to the main character and daughter of a famous producer. The show also features Odessa A'Zion, Jordan Firstman, Josh Hutcherson, and Leighton Meester. Meester, who plays a PR firm owner, commented on the show's heightened reality, noting her own fortunate lack of negative publicity experiences.
