Marsai Martin of 'Black-ish' Claps Back at Haters for Making Fun of Her Hair and Teeth

At the recent 20th BET Awards, “Black-ish” actress Marsai Martin had the pleasure of presenting an award. People on Twitter promptly criticized how the teenager looked at the virtual event and she’s since responded.

Over the weekend, Martin, 15, was one of the stars who had the pleasure of presenting an award at this year’s remote BET Award ceremony. She presented the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award to Megan Thee Stallion.

Instead, trolls on Twitter zoomed in on her looks and mocked the way her hair and teeth looked at the ceremony. In response to the judgment, Martin took to Instagram with a video response.

MARTIN ADDRESSED CRITICISM

She acknowledged the criticism about her wig looking like a “grandma’s” while tugging at the blonde wig. The star also noted how people were judging her “veneers,” as she pulled out her see-through braces.

Marsai Martin whipped out a $100 bill to blow her nose.

All the while, the actress pretended to hold back tears. Mocking her critics, she stated:

“I’m sorry to anyone I’ve offended or haven’t gotten to your expectations about how I’m supposed to be. I apologize.”

MOCKING TROLLS

Martin mockingly confessed that she had not wanted to hurt people’s feelings. Pretending to be overcome by emotions, the star took a moment to fake blow her nose with a $100 bill that was handed to her by someone off-screen.

The actress then noted how absurd it was that people were focusing on such mediocre things when we were under quarantine. All across the nation, people have been socially distancing to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.

FOCUSING ON MORE PRESSING THINGS

The actress concluded her post by stating: “We’ve got more things to focus on than just my hair. Justice for Breonna Taylor." Martin was referring to Taylor, 26, who was murdered in her home on March 13, 2020.

BREONNA TAYLOR’S DEATH

The emergency room technician was shot and killed by police officers who were investigating a drug dealer. The drug dealer was not a resident at the deceased’s home but officers claimed he’d once picked up a package there.

CRITICISM OF HER HAIR & TEETH

The criminal had actually been arrested at a different location on the same day. Martin also addressed the controversy of her looks with a Twitter post writing:

“Sorry some of y’all don’t like my hair. Or teeth ... which are my actual teeth btw.”

NOT TRYING TO PLEASE PEOPLE

She confidently noted that it was a “good thing” she wasn’t trying to please people and liked how she looked. The actress revealed that all she was trying to do right now was “stay sane” during the quarantine.

YOUNGEST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Last year, Martin became the youngest executive producer with the film “Little.” At the age of 14, the star already owned a production company.

“BLACK-ISH” CREATOR’S DIVORCE

In other news, “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris called off his divorce from Dr. Rania “Rainbow,” his wife, as they appear to be giving their marriage another try. He filed for dismissal of divorce on May 15, 2020, after his August 2019, petition.