Gabrielle Union has filed a discrimination complaint against Simon Cowell and the producers of America’s Got Talent following her dismissal from the show last year.
Union, who is black, alleges she was sacked from her role as a judge for a “refusal to remain silent in the face of a toxic culture”, which her lawyers say included racist jokes and performances.
There was an “excessive focus” on female judges’ appearances, according to a complaint filed in California, as well as sexual orientation discrimination and and race-related comments.
Paul Telegdy, chairman of NBC Entertainment, is alleged to have “threatened” Union when she complained. Cowell, the creator of America’s Got Talent, is yet to respond while NBCUniversal, NBC
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