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Was this movie guilty of colorism towards black women?


Or more specifically, Lisa and her sister Patrice? I never really thought about it too much until I came across this discussion:
https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/thandie-newton-was-almost-in-2000s-charlies-angels-but-dropped-out-after-a-racist-conversation.3693074/page-3#post-59946105

Basically, Lisa, the lighter skinned McDowell sister was seen as classy, refined, and more desirable. While Patrice, the darker skinned sister, was depicted as being "ratchet" and promiscuous.

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No idea but I always thought Patrice was sexier.

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