Thandiwe Newton is reclaiming her name. The 48-year-old actress covers the May issue of , and reveals that the long-credited spelling of her name as «Thandie» is incorrect.The misspelling goes back to her first onscreen credit when the «W» in her name was «carelessly missed out,» the outlet reports.From now on, though, Newton will insist on the «W» being included in her name, which means «beloved» in Shona, the language in Zimbabwe, where her mom's a princess.«That’s my name.
It’s always been my name,» she says. «I’m taking back what’s mine.»As Newton continues her quest to find herself be herself, she's reflecting on how she has changed since the start of her career.«I find that acting takes more and more away from me because I’m more.
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