The video director in question has responded to the model’s claims of being rejected onset due to her skin color.
According to the video director, the model was rejected because she did not align with the brand’s vision, and her skin color played no role in the decision.
He expressed his thoughts on Twitter, stating:
“This is such a heartbreaking and false narrative. As a video director, I carefully selected models for this shoot (through an agency) based on their online portfolio and pictures but the reality was starkly different. The model didn’t match the vision or the storyboard.
“So I had to make the difficult decision to request another model. This had nothing to do with skin color, as I value diversity and inclusivity. I even took out time to speak to her and compensated her for her time.
“It’s disheartening to see this narrative being twisted into an issue of skin color. Let’s focus on celebrating talent, professionalism, and the power of visual storytelling.”
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