The phenomenon of athletes deciding to dip their toes into acting is not uncommon — from Dave Bautista to John Cena and Dwayne"The Rock" Johnson. Perhaps the most recent person on the list is Travis Kelce. Apart from being in the headlines lately because of his romantic involvement with famous pop star Taylor Swift, the 34-year-old has achieved numerous career highlights during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him an icon within the American football world.
A non-actor hosting a sketch or game show is not that odd, since their role is mainly designed to keep viewers entertained, and the NFL legend is naturally charismatic. However, it is important to note that reality and scripted TV are different in a lot of ways; the latter requires a performance of an entirely different nature.
Actors of Color Have To Think of Innovative Ways To Be Acknowledged Old Hollywood is far from glamorous once you learn about its problem with racism and xenophobia. Though some aspects have vastly improved over the years, the overall problem is still very much alive. Actors from marginalized communities have long been speaking up about an overall lack of job security and acting opportunities compared to their white peers.
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