Actor Colman Domingo encourages criticizers to tone down their reactions towards his drag portrayal in Sabrina Carpenter's music video.
In a bold and daring move, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has released a new music video for her song "Tears" that draws inspiration from the iconic 1975 musical film, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The video, which features actor Colman Domingo in a drag role, has sparked debate among viewers due to its unconventional nature.
For those unfamiliar, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is a cult classic that features Tim Curry as a gender-fluid alien scientist named Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The film is known for its audience participation, including singing along to the tunes, reciting dialogue, and dressing as characters from the movie.
In Sabrina Carpenter's video, Colman Domingo plays a character that is likely Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a role he would later portray in a production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Some viewers have expressed criticism about Domingo's appearance in the video, but he has responded to the criticism on social media, stating "It's a character."
Domingo's character in the video is not portraying himself, but rather a character as stated in earlier facts. In response to the criticism, Domingo quoted RuPaul's phrase, "We are born naked and everything else is drag." He also encouraged viewers to enjoy the video and its themes, stating, "Dance it out! It ain't that deep."
Domingo's character, dressed in suits, t-shirts, and dresses, as stated by Domingo himself, adds a layer of campiness to the video that Carpenter and Domingo embraced wholeheartedly. The video's themes and Domingo's role continue to spark debate among viewers, with some praising the video for its boldness and creativity, while others criticising it for its portrayal of drag.
Despite the controversy, Carpenter and Domingo had a campy good time in the music video, and it serves as a testament to the enduring influence of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the power of creativity in pushing boundaries and challenging norms.
