'The Help' Goes #1 on Netflix, Even Though Viola Davis Regrets Starring in the Movie

Viola Davis has hailed her husband Julius Tennon "the most beautiful man in the world" in a gushing post to mark their 17th wedding anniversary. The 'Hidden Figures' actress took to Instagram this week to pay tribute to the 'Emmanuel' star - who she tied the knot with in 2003 - by posting a series of snaps, including one from their wedding and their vow renewal in 2016.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs protest and rallies against racial injustice and the killing of Black lives continue, there is a seismic shift happening in the country as the civic unrest is shining a blinding light on systemic racism against Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) — and the world of theater is the latest to get that spotlight.An open letter addressed to “White American Theater” was published on Monday demanding change.

“The Help” is back in the news, but not in the most complimentary way. Sure, the film became a big trending program on Netflix, but the reaction to that news has really taken over the conversation, with various folks talking about how Tate Taylor’s Oscar-winning film is definitely not one that white people should watch to learn more about racism.

We love it when an actor isn’t precious about their own work — no matter how many awards it won!

Bryce Dallas Howard, who took to social media to say that while she's grateful for the friendships she made on the movie, " is a fictional story told through the perspective of a white character and was created by predominantly white storytellers." (It was written and directed by white director Tate Taylor and based off the novel by white author Kathryn Stockett.)«We can all go further,» she wrote.

As discussions of racism are driven to the forefront, a 2011 movie with racism at its core has jumped to the top spot on Netflix in the U.S. as “The Help” takes the #1 spot, as reported by People.

The Help is currently the number one film on Netflix and it’s problematic during this time.

Viola Davis, 54, took to social media to share some pics of her experience protesting with Octavia Spencer, 48, Yvette Nicole Brown, 48, and more at a protest to stop racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd‘s tragic death. The actress included a lengthy caption with her photos that described the passion she feels for standing up for black Americans as her and Octavia’s 2011 film The Help, in which they play black women serving white families, surges in views and gains criticism.

Nick Viall is supporting Bekah Martinez amid her disagreement with Garrett Yrigoyen over the Black Lives Matter movement.“Bekah, you and your family are welcome for dinner at my place anytime,” the Bachelor alum, 39, wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 5.Viall’s comment comes after Martinez, 25, criticized Yrigoyen, 31, via Instagram on Thursday, June 4, for his support of police officers as people around the world protest the death of George Floyd and police brutality.

right now. In fact, according to Entertainment Weekly, the 2011 film is the on Netflix amid nationwide protests.It's not hard to see why that may be.

Kanye West has donated $2 million to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.

Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and more stars spoke out about the U.S. protests that have been taking place in cities across the country to fight for social injustice and justice for George Floyd‘s tragic death, and generously offered to help with money for those who were arrested and hurt — including Kanye West who set up a college savings fund for George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna.

Kanye West, 42, opened up his bank account on Thursday (June 4) and donated $2 million to charities associated with Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, the three recent black men, and women killed by police officers. Kanye also pledged to cover legal costs for the Arbery and Taylor families, a rep for the rapper told Variety, and he’s set up a college fund to cover tuition for George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Over the past several days, we’ve seen a number of big companies respond to the death of George Floyd and the continued protests that have occurred all over the country in response to yet another unarmed Black person being killed by a police officer. And now, Criterion has joined the discussion.

As Black Lives Matter demonstrations continue to be held across the nation in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Nick Viall looked back on the “eye-opening moment” when he was almost arrested but ultimately “let off” because of his race.

Lady Gaga is doing her part to stand alongside the Black Lives Matter movement.

Pink is calling on her fellow Americans for support.