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Robbie Griffiths

John Boyega says he’s lost friends over anti-racism speech and adds: ‘I only date black’

Actor John Boyega says he’s lost friends over a famous 2020 anti-racism speech. “I’ve had actors that I’m close to disagree with what I did that day,” he says. “Some people don’t want to work with me.”

Boyega spoke on racial violence during a Hyde Park rally for George Floyd. He is at peace with his decision, saying: “I want to work in this industry as me.”

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