Wanda Sykes Didn't Like 'The Help,' Thought It Was Too Happy (VIDEO)
by Jason Hughes, posted Sep 7th 2011 5:17AM
'The Help' has been getting solid reviews from critics across the nation, and Jay Leno said "it was fantastic." But Wanda Sykes had a very different opinion of the film on 'The Tonight Show' (Weeknights, 11:35PM ET on NBC)."It stunk," she said bluntly.
When pressed for more details, Sykes explained, "They're just way too happy for 1960s Mississippi."
The movie also made her uncomfortable now as a parent, because her babies are white. The film looks at the racism experienced by black maids who work for white families.
"I'm cooking the chicken and I just look at 'em like, 'Look at them white babies'," she said. "They think I'm supposed to be over here frying this chicken."
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