11 Times Black Celebrities Called Out Disrespectful Interviewers

Jimmy Henton

Asking and answering is all about how an interview works and the host has to be smart enough to avoid awkward questions, which make the guest confused and refuse to answer. Sometimes, this tension increases so immeasurably that causes a feud between the host and the guest in the future. Whether interviewers innocently cause trouble or they actually do it on purpose, the interviewees will be not OK with that.
And some celebrities confront uncomfortable moments at interviews that they never want to recall. Let's be honest, we are curious sometimes and it's quite normal when people ask to learn things they don't know. However, the question makers should have acknowledged how sensitive their questions are and the topics should have been considered more carefully. Below are 10 time-back celebrities who called out disrespectful interviewers. Let's scroll down and check them out!

#1 When Simone Biles had the best answer to being told to smile more in her post-dance interview:

Black CelebritiesSource: ABC


#2 When Katie Couric asked an invasive question about trans model Carmen Carrera's genitalia, Laverne Cox stepped into enlighten Katie:

Black CelebritiesSource: Yahoo News


#3 When Rashida Jones was questioned how she got so tan:

Black CelebritiesSource: E!


#4 When Mariah Carey clapped back at Rosie O'Donnell because she declared she was dressed "trampy":

Black CelebritiesSource: NBC


#5 When Charlamagne tha God was really rude to Lil Mama and then they had this intense exchange:

Source: The Breakfast Club / Via youtube.com


#6 When this interviewer asked Mariah — the greatest vocalist of all time — if she planned on using backing tracks, meaning she lip-synchs her songs:

Source: youtube.com


#7 When Beyoncé wasn't here for Wendy Williams frequently referred to Destiny's Child as "Beyoncé and the Girls":

Black CelebritiesSource: Opie Radio and MTV


#8 And when Whitney got bitter with Wendy's questioning too:

Source: Twitter: @kingofearth102


#9 And again, when Rihanna shut down this reporter who wanted to know about her dating life:

Black CelebritiesSource: Channel 7 / youtube.com


#10 When Nicki Minaj called out The Breakfast Club hosts for acting they listened to her album before interviewing her:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1G-uphQGyM&feature=youtu.be

Source: The Breakfast Club


#11 And lastly, when Samuel L. Jackson called out this interviewer for mistaking him for Laurence Fishburne:

Source: Block Network / Via youtube.com