Following comments from Nina Simone's family against Zoe Saldana, who plays the icon in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic Nina, BET (Black Entertainment Television) founder Robert L. Johnson has issued a statement in favor of the actress.
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“Zoe Saldana delivers an exceptional and mesmerizing tribute to Nina Simone," reads the statement from Johnson, who is also the chairman and founder of RLJ Entertainment, which acquired the distribution rights for Nina last fall. "She gave her heart and soul to the role and displayed her extraordinary talent."