'We see you queen!': Fans stand by 'RHOBH' star Garcelle Beauvais as she faces backlash for celebrating Black History Month
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Garcelle Beauvais is celebrating Black History Month.
On February 1, 2024, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star took to her Instagram page to share a post about Black History Month. "#BlackHistoryMonth 🖤," she wrote in the caption of the post.
The first picture shared by Garcelle had a quote written on it that read, "I am Black every month but this month I'm Blackity Black Black." Whereas, the second photo Garcelle posted had another quote that read, "Black History Month and Black History Always."
Shortly afterward, some internet users criticized Beauvais for commemorating Black History Month. However, her loyal followers swiftly stepped in to defend her.
One fan wrote, "The white people are white peopling in these comments 😭."
A fan chimed in, "The WHITES are triggered again.. why don’t you ignorant Karen’s take y’all flat asses on some where [sic]."
Another user added, "Garcelle, please know that there is a large group of fans who appreciate your willingness to come as you are, call out ignorance, and remain unbothered by the micro AND macro aggressions. We see you queen! 🖤."
A user went on to say, "Garcelle can do no wrong. Followed by a user who penned, "Love a black woman from infinity to infinity🤎."
A comment read, "@garcelle, Thank you for representing on RHOBH. ❤️"
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What is ‘RHOBH’ star Garcelle Beauvais’ ethnicity?
For the unversed, Garcelle Beauvais is a Haitian-American actress and television personality.
Garcelle is frequently vocal about her deep-rooted support for her birthplace, Haiti. Together with her loved ones, she resided in St Marc for a long time before eventually relocating to the United States.
In 2021, Garcelle outspokenly conveyed her concerns to President Joe Biden, passionately urging him to reconsider and amend policies that appeared to limit and impede the aspirations of Haitian immigrants seeking to cross the Mexican border into the United States.
In July 2022, the 'Bad Company' actress, expressed her deep appreciation for Haiti by introducing a remarkable interior home collection called Garcelle at Home.
Embodying her heartfelt connection to her ancestral origins, Garcelle shared with People magazine that she drew inspiration from the vibrant colors and captivating themes that are deeply rooted in her island heritage when curating this extraordinary line of products.
Is Garcelle Beauvais the first Black woman to star in ‘RHOBH’?
Back in the day, Garcelle became the first Black woman to join the star cast of 'RHOBH.'
In an episode of Reality Life with Kate Casey, the Bravo star talked about being the first Black woman to appear on the cast in the franchise's 10-season history and said, “Did I feel the pressure of being the first Black woman on [RHOBH]? Yes, I definitely felt pressure that people wanted me to come in and do a certain thing or have a chip on my shoulder."
Garcelle went on to say, “I really didn’t want to be labeled an angry Black woman, because that’s not who I am. I just wanted to stay true to who I am, and I think that’s what people have been able to see so far.”
In that particular episode, the star, originally from Haiti, mentioned that she wasn't familiar with social media, expressing, "I was not prepared for how social media takes over."
Garcelle added, "Lisa Rinna told me that it is one thing to shoot the show. It’s another to see it and what the others have said about you. Then the whole world weighs in. There are many layers to be on the show.”
Garcelle Beauvais calls out fellow 'RHOBH' co-star Dorit Kemsley for 'Unconscious Karen Behavior'
Towards the end of an 'RHOBH' episode, Garcelle and Dorit Kemsley had an uncomfortable dinner together. Garcelle confronted Dorit about her use of the word "attacked" during a conversation at Crystal's house.
Garcelle said, “The other night the word attack just hit me in the wrong place. There are certain words when you point them at me it has a completely different impact. There are three words you don’t say to Black women. You don’t say aggressive, you don’t say attack and you don’t say angry, because that’s labeling us.”
Garcelle further added, “What I feel is there’s a pattern with you that I don’t know whether you’re aware or not, but I’m just going to be completely blunt, it feels like an unconscious Karen behavior with you.”
In a confessional, Dorit said, “This is a very, very serious, dangerous accusation. It’s hurtful, and that accusation holds a lot of implications and I’m not feeling comfortable with this at all.”
Then, Dorit asked Garcelle about her behavior, and Garcelle brought up a past conversation where Dorit mentioned having employees from diverse backgrounds.
Garcelle asked, “But Is there brown people only helping at your house?” to which Dorit replied, “No, in fact, my mother’s best friend is Black."
Garcelle responded, “Awesome, I just wanted to clarify that."
Before this incident, there was another instance where Kyle Richards unknowingly displayed racist behavior towards Garcelle.
The relationship between Kyle Richards and Garcelle Beauvais on the show 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' has always been strained.
Garcelle expressed a sense of being overlooked by Kyle and went on to label her as the least welcoming housewife. This declaration stirred upset feelings from Kyle, leading to the discussion of Garcelle's sentiments toward her becoming the focal point during the Season 10 reunion.
Garcelle expressed feeling unwelcomed by Kyle, who she felt ignored her and made harsh comments about her on social media.
Subsequently, Kyle found herself puzzled by Garcelle's accusations and attempted to defend herself by emphasizing her own kindness.
With neither party willing to concede, the situation escalated into a heated exchange of insults. Garcelle accused Kyle of being dismissive, while Kyle responded with a different perspective.
Frustrated by the conflict, Kyle opted to launch a personal attack on Garcelle by bringing up the children's hospital charity event. During this event, Kyle was hosting a fundraising party and conducting an auction to generate funds.
Garcelle attended the event and won one of the auction items by pledging to donate $5,000.
In the reunion, Kyle accused Garcelle of not honoring her pledge. This accusation incited anger from Garcelle, who issued a warning to Kyle and vehemently denied the allegation.
Subsequently, Garcelle took proactive steps by emailing her business manager to investigate the situation and address any potential misunderstandings.
