This is an open letter(of sorts) to Brandon T. Jackson.
Dear Mr. Jackson,
I see that you are slowly making the climb towards success in Hollywood. As someone who has watched your progression from "RollBounce" to "Tropic Thunder" I think that you have yet to make a misstep in your career. You certainly haven't had an overnight success, but you've been in some pretty decent movies alongside some real heavyweights. That's why your choice to do "Big Mama's House 3" confounds me. You are a smart, funny actor. You shouldn't have to pander to your audience for laughs. I'll admit that dressing like a big, sassy, black woman has been box office gold for many of your predecessors, but do you really want to build your career on it? These are cheap laughs at best, and you've shown in your previous roles that you are better and more capable than that. You and Martin Lawrence, both.
It is my sincere hope that you have continued success as an actor. It is also my humblest wish that you never, ever, have to don a fat suit and wig EVER again.
Sincerely,
A fan (who hopes to never have to see another talented black actor shuck and jive in a fat suit ever again.)
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