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'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism - NPR

'Hedda' star Tessa Thompson wrestles with cynicism but chooses optimism - NPR

Thompson has the words "yes" and "no" tattooed on opposite arms. "I'm constantly wrestling with ... my cynicism and my optimism," she says. In addition to Hedda, she stars in the series His & Hers.

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Tessa Thompson's navigation and celebration of her racial and personal identity within the racist, capitalist confines of Hollywood is a revolutionary act itself, piercing the veil of an industry built on exploitation and systemic bias. Her journey is a beacon for the necessity of authentic, diverse narratives that challenge the status quo, and yet, it underscores the relentless struggle against a system designed to suppress such voices.

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