A Little History Lesson
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People often ask, "Why do you dislike Jessica "Don't Call Me Latina" Alba so much?"
We'll let her words speak for themselves.
Here are just a few choice quotes from Alba.
She says:
"I've got cousins galore. Mexicans just spread all their seeds. And the women just pop them out."
"My grandfather was the only Mexican at his college, the only Hispanic person at work and the only one at the all-white country club. He tried to forget his Mexican roots, because he never wanted his kids to be made to feel different in America. He and my grandmother didn't speak Spanish to their children. Now, as a third-generation American, I feel as if I have finally cut loose."
"My grandfather was the only one in our family to go to college. He made a choice not to speak Spanish in the house. He didn't want his kids to be different."
"[Before] I always felt like such an outcast and now I feel like people are more diverse ethnically. I was always self conscience of my puffy lips and darker skin when I was a kid, because I felt like I didn't fit in. And now its mainstream, and color isn't as big of a deal and if anything its better."
"My whole life, when I was growing up, not one race has ever accepted me, … So I never felt connected or attached to any race specifically. I had a very American upbringing, I feel American, and I don't speak Spanish. So, to say that I'm a Latin actress, OK, but it's not fitting; it would be insincere."
"Alba is my last name and I'm proud of that. But that's it. My grandparents were born in California, the same as my parents, and though I may be proud of my last name, I'm American. Throughout my whole life, I've never felt connected to one particular race or heritage, nor did I feel accepted by any. If you break it down, I'm less Latina than Cameron Diaz, whose father is Cuban. But people don't call her Latina because she's blonde."
[Image via JPI Studios.]
This is a very common occurance in Mexican American families, as in many other immigrant families from all over the world. Parents would not and do not speak Spanish in the home in order to assimilate into the community. I'm sure there are a few different ways of looking at it. One might be that it's a shame that a rich heritage and culture are lost but that's usually the anglo perspective. I'm sure that for immigrant families their desire to fit in and to provide opportunities for their children override everything else. Again, it's quite common and you picking on Jessica Alba is sort of an insult to all of the parents who have done the same thing as her grandfather. It was her family's decision. She identifies as being American, that's all. Nico
She's right. Turn off Telemundo and learn the language. The Governator is right.
I agree with a lot of the other posts. I find nothing particularly offensive about her comments. All she is saying is that she does not feel particularly connected to her Mexican heritage because she has been raised in America her entire life. The way we see ourselves as individuals is a personal choice. She is not obligated, because of her skin color, to label herself as a latino woman.
This is a very common occurance in Mexican American families, as in many other immigrant families from all over the world. Parents would not and do not speak Spanish in the home in order to assimilate into the community. I'm sure there are a few different ways of looking at it. One might be that it's a shame that a rich heritage and culture are lost but that's usually the anglo perspective. I'm sure that for immigrant families their desire to fit in and to provide opportunities for their children override everything else. Again, it's quite common and you picking on Jessica Alba is sort of an insult to all of the parents who have done the same thing as her grandfather. It was her family's decision. She identifies as being American, that's all.
What's the big deal if she wasn't brought up to speak Spanish or act Spanish? That makes her ashamed? What is wrong with you? Not everyone with a Spanish surname has to speak Spanish and act Spanish. If she was never brought up to embrace her Spanish roots then why should she? What's the problem? You're an idiot, always have been and always will be.
Oh go drink your Ciroc, "Perez".
She is a fool. Its better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool, than to open it and erase all doubt. What an embarrassment she is to all of us hispanics who are very proud to be God's creation.
Hahaha.. She is just a loser and ugly as hell.. She needs to be proud of her roots because believe me.. She looks like an average mexican!!.. I live in Mexico and my maid is even hotter than this one.. Mexico hates you loser!!
well jessica warren spread his seeds into u and u will soon spread them ur not totally wrong but u r definitively ashamed of been latina but i dont blame u some ppl just make it so hard for others to accept who they r ur grand father must of been wrong in what he tried to do becuase where u come from will always be part of who u r
What's the problem Perez… she made a valid comment - she never said she was embarrassed by her heritage - just that she thought it was hypocritical to be called a Latin actress…
Although I sense a bit of shame about her roots (her grandfather was an a-hole) I think she's trying to say she just considers herself American and not someone apart. Generations of her family have lived here, and she is American. She says she's not ashamed of her darker coloring and Latin features. She maybe didn't say what she meant in a right way, but I don't think she is denying anything.
i don't see what the problem is. stop looking for reasons to bitch about something.
hay naku, masama talaga ugali mo Mario! Ang hilig mo manghusga ng ibang tao.
THANK YOU FOR REPOSTING THIS
I JUST POSTED AN ANGRY BLOG ON MYSPACE ABOUT THIS WHORE FACE
SHE IS SO AWFUL
ITS DIFFERENT WHEN PEOPLE CLAIM IGNORANCE, BUT SHE IS STRAIGHT UP TRYIN TO BE A REVERSE RACIST IDIOT.
NEVER GONNA GO SEE ANYTHING THAT SHE IS IN.
ANTI ALBA.
What she is saying is true. Yes her heritage is Mexican, she looks Mexican, but she was not brought up as a Mexican. That's not her fault, it's her insecure Grandpas fault. There are many people in this country who are the children of immigrants who were never taught their heritage. Perez is just pissed beacause he wishes he was a Sexy Latina . I don't think Jessica is saying she is not Latina. She's saying she does not feel latina.
Re: jessi – Incorrect. Just because something is in your blood it doesnt mean anything. Its how you identify yourself. Just like family. The people I love are in my family, blood doesnt matter.
According to you any latina actress should be running around like geri haliwel screaming "LATINA POWER". Grow Up.
poor ignorant thing. she's racist against her own people..full circle because some idiot 'merican white boys gave her ancestors crap for crossing the border…go figure.
my parents tried to do the same crap to me - raised in an all white neighborhood and speaking only english…but i turned against it and EMBRACED my latin roots. mexicans can't stand me because i like to go to the beach and get a tan, white people call me "mexican" (i'm not even from central america).
fine, don't say you're mexican…but you can say that you are of spanish or mestizo descent! i'm proud to be mestizo, hoop earrings, j-lo figure, mad survival skills and a BRAIN to boot!
she's ignorant.. I'm mexican and white.. why does everyone think we are like all of brown skin and ignorant and ugly…we are very civilized just so you know
I think it's fair enough…she feels American! And she has explained why! Would you consider her hispanic if it was the other way around and she lived somewhere like Cuba but her family was American?
gee I hate her
fuck that bitch!@@###$$$
She soo wants to be white. What a stupid bitch. You're always going to be mexican!!!! so deal with it! and you're always going to looked at as a stero type SOO get over it! winey bitch.
She soo wants to be white. What a stupid bitch. You're always going to be mexican!!!! so deal with it! and you're always going to looked at as a stero type SOO get over it! winey bitch.
that's lame perez, are you one of those yesterday people who think that it's always important to make a reference to one's identitarian like national roots? mexicans fight for mexican rights, gays for gay rights and everyone else for whatever identity group they belong to? we all belong to one or the other minority. come on, this is a so has-been concept!!!!
Personally, I don't think anything she said should be taking so offensively. She never claimed she isn't Latina; she simply claimed she indentifies herself more as an American, which is what she is by birth place. Her family did what many other families have had to do to assimilate into ANY culture. She never disgraced her hispanic heritage. Are you forgetting that she is ALSO American??
I don't see anything wrong it any of her comments. Basically, she is saying that because she was not taught about her culture she feels no connection to it. She never felt accepted in either culture and she assimilated better with the mainstream or "American" culture.
What is so wrong with that??
Perez - I am a very proud Puerto Rican woman, but I am so because my culture (food, music and language) were very much a part of my upbringing. If this had not been the case, I can understand how the mainstream culture may have been a bigger influence.
Instead of being so angry with her direct that anger at her parents and grandparents - and at a society that was so un-accepting of other cultures. Come on, your smarter then that.
can you report about björk???
thank you perez
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i really wish you would forfeit this gripe.
hating on hasselback was fun!
perez, i think you are being unfair. if anything, it is the fault of her parents for not bringing her up in a way that she was conscious about her mexican roots. she is being completely honest. she does not feel connected to mexican culture — is it her fault? … can she help the way she feels??
perez i understand why you hate her, she's ahamed of being latina and it must hurt being a latino yourself….she's just a jackass….
shes a dumb cunt. shes always a nasty bitch to the pap, which, i mean, could be understandable, but her smiles are phony. its like shes pms-ing all the time. shes really rude and whats the deal with her working out like 23/7 with a baby on board? shes probably worried shes going to get fat. i hate her too.
She is the shame of the latin community…
posted by #34…. TRUE
You freaking hypocrite. Go by Mario Lavandiara or whatever Cuban name you have. Then throw stones.
You freaking hypocrite. Go by Mario Lavandiara or whatever Cuban name you have. Then throw stones.
You freaking hypocrite. Go by Mario Lavandiara or whatever Cuban name you have. Then throw stones.
You freaking hypocrite. Go by Mario Lavandiara or whatever Cuban name you have. Then throw stones.
Ummm…wouldn't it make more sense to hate on her if she ACCEPTED the Latina label? Obviously, she was raised absolutely cut off from any latin roots, so why would she call herself a latin actress?
According to Perez logic then, there are no Americans, just Mexicans, Brits, French, etc.
she's smart and articulate… more than you'll ever be perez!!!!!!
SHE IS GOING TO "POP" A REAL DARK SKINNED BABY,TAKE THAT LILY WHITE ALBA !!!!!!!!!!!!!
i can understand not feeling attached to your heritage, but the thing about mexicans spreading seed is a little weird
I don't get it. Nothing she has said is offensive!!! This is the U.S….speaking Spanish here is different!! You wanna speak spanish go back to Mexico!
I don't get it. Nothing she has said is offensive!!! This is the U.S….speaking Spanish here is different!! You wanna speak spanish go back to Mexico!
I think it's refreshing to see someone in the public eye who doesn't define herself by her race. Assimilation into American culture is a good thing. I'm glad she's proud to be simply an American, not a hyphenated American.
Re: Alicia – Thats right…tell a person who they are…you are a facist
How dare she be ashamed of her culture, not only that but she also has no personality whatsoever!
I hope she stays fat from her pregnancy
How dare she be ashamed of her culture, not only that but she also has no personality whatsoever!
I hope she stays fat from her pregnancy
posted by #34… TRUE
You freaking hypocrite. Go by Mario Lavandiara or whatever Cuban name you have. Then throw stones. [Whos the ones trying to be white? PEREZ HILTON] HAHAHA
The girl needs help! From this day on…I will boycott anything and everything Alba!!! What a fucking bitch?! She's teaching little latina girls to hate themselves. She's a total sell-out!!!!!
All you Mexicans - if your so proud go the fuck back to your superior land. The Mexican country is a fucking mess largely run by Mexicans - go figure!! Even take a look at Cuba, they are unable or UNMOTIVATED to overturn Castro after over 3 DECADES. South American and Spanish speaking countries, with the exception of Spain, are an abysmal mess of unmotivated slackers. I disavow my beaner roots if I were Jessica - Best move ever!!!
Let me tell you something she may have been raised American but she will always have Mexican in her blood!! Like it or not that is your roots!! She should be ashamed of herself!! It because of the sacrafices that her MEXICAN ancisters made that she is where she is today! I think so low of her now!! Thanks Perez for giving me alittle insight on her words!! They will come back to bite her in her ASS!!! LOVE YOU PEREZ!!
She's pathetic!!! I'm like complected with green eyes and I'm a 100% Mexican if anything I've been trying to let people know that I'm hispanic. I'm very proud of where I'm from and of my culture, But I guess Jessica"Don't call me Latina" Alba isn't! Maybe because she was that little girl who wore wedding dresses with sneakers everywhere LMAO XD
She's just telling the truth Perez…. They do pop out babies left and right. OOoooh. Now she's popping one out too! GO JESSICA!
ALBA = UNCLE TOM!
there is absoluetly nothing wrong with that comment
it's hard growing up in the US as a minority may it be spanish, chinese, korean whatever. certain communities, it's not that big of a deal, but i guess her grandfather grew up in a community where it was a great deal. he learned (the hard way) that being spanish was "bad" or as an "outcast".
in an ideal world, she should embrace her heritage.
this world is not ideal.
everyone likes to think that we live in a racist-free world. we don't. it's great that some of you are idealistic, but don't bash on her for growing up the way she did. everyone's entitled to their opinion. she didn't just wake up and think, "oh i'm gonna hate being a latina." she has reason behind her opinion. and that's enough for everyone to respect it.
I can understand what she is saying. I am white and Native American. Growing up biracial, it's hard to find where you fit in. But she's an adult now, she shouldn't really be worried about fitting in. She should try to embrace both cultures, and she really needs to stop putting her people down. If somebody sends her a script where she would be cast as Maria the office janitor, she should just throw it in the trash and stop bitching.
She is shameful. She seems ashamed to be part Mexican and actually coems across racist of her own culture. Ya know that is great that you born here etc………but you have a latin heritage sister even if you and your family would rather pretend you are all white. UGH!!!!!!!! And this is why I do not like her……….what a bitch!!!!!!!!!
i think i get what she is saying…its easy for us to judge but if thats how she sees herself them fine…she knows that she is of mexican heritage but cant really relate to it much bcuz of how she was raised…everyone is different and she has the right to feel the way she does…
She said Mexicans just spread their seeds….and she's definitely doing that. Really…who cares? bitch can't act anyway
Re: Jimmy – OK YIMMY!!! LOL
I think shes totally pathetic (self-hating), she had to get pregnant to get that little assistant whatever boytoy of hers to propose. Lame.
Most importantly, I think her statements have bitten her on the ass, her last few movies were box office poison. =)
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Like Devin, #3. I don't see the problem with these comments either. I'm Latino, and identify as such, speak spanish, whatever…. But I find her comments honest. Read her words Perez, she's not ashamed of being Latina. I mean, the girl is ethnically Latina but she grew up in a household that wanted to assimilate as much as they could to US culture. Its not her fault. She just thinks that calling herself a Latina Actress sounds insincere. She sounds like she's more Latin-American, than "Latina" to me.
and another thing - p
you're in the business of trashing people. i think what you do, and profit from, makes you far worse than jessica alba. i can't believe you have the nerve to criticize her - or anyone no less. i don't even care for jessica alba but i think your vitriol toward her is completely unfounded and it shocks me that you think you're above her.
a ver… pienso escribir en español porque si… aparte si lo entienden bien, si no tambien, quien se cree que es? se piensa que todos la discriminan por ser latina? al contrario, la diferencian, al menos para bien, dicen miren a donde llego una latina, quien dice que a cameron diaz no le dicen que es latina? todo el mundo dice que cameron diaz, christina aguilera, jennifer lopez son latinas, porque lo son, aunque no hayan nacido en america latina, tienen sangre latinoamericana, eso es malo? decir que llego hasta donde llego es malo simplemente porque agregan la palabra latino? la palabra mexico? si su abuelo se sentia distinto y no queria hablar español, totalmente de acuerdo al abuelo, que diga lo que se le canta su culo, pero ella tiene que darse cuenta que no es su abuelo, y si es alguien en los estados unidos, si no pasa desapercibida es porque tiene descendencia latina y porque no es otra rubia mas del monton, pero bueno, cada loco con su tema… pobre del bebe que va a tener, va a tener peores problemas mentales que los hijos de britney, ya que al menos britney parecia una persona normal….. ella esta mal de la cabeza, es una mal aprendida, una mal enseñada… si tenes problemas psicologicos sobre el lugar del que venis, hacete tratar.
JESSICA ALBA IS A CUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She was born in America, she's AMERICAN! I respect her.
My *mother* is from Mexico, and I don't consider myself latina. I've never been to my mother's country (and will never go) because it's not *my* country. I don't speak Spanish at all, and have no desire to do so. Now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with individuals choosing to identify with their roots. It's wonderful, and there are many, many beautiful cultures in Latin America. There's a lot to be proud about. Those of us who choose *not* to identify with those roots aren't wrong; we just make a different choice. The beauty of the country my mother decided to *leave* Mexico for is that we can make that choice. We're free to say "don't call me latina" or "I'm a proud latina" as we prefer. We're free to embrace our identities as US Americans and as Latin Americans to whatever degree we like. Jessica Alba is free to identify herself as she chooses. If you dislike that freedom, perhaps the USA is not where you'd like to be.
Give her a break. She was born here and raised American. What do you want her to do? Pretend she wasnt? Shes just telling her story. And that joke about Mexicans having babies alot.. relax, its a joke, im Irish and i hear that all the time about Irish women… its silly. How many times do i turn on TV and see far worse jokes about Mexicans?
I CANT BELIEVE HOW IGNORANT THAT BITCH IS.. I LIVE IN MEXICO, I AM MEXICAN, I AM BLOND, MY WHOLE FAMILY IS WHITE, AND WE LOVE SAYING WE'RE MEXICAN EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD WE GO… OBVIOSULY THIS BITCH HAS ISSUES, DONT WORRY BABE, BECAUSE IN MEXICO, WE ALL THINK YOU ARE A TACKY, PSEUDO ACTRESS WHO HAS ONLY MADE IRRELEVANT MOVIES AS HER CARRIER.. WE HAVE A LOT MORE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO WE REALLY FEEL PROUD OF TO BE MEXICAN, BUT THATS CERTAINLY NOT YOU.. AND NEVER WILL NEVER BE.
I think you're being harsh Perez. these quotes are all from interviews where things can be taken out of context. and at least her answers are sincere and honest (even if they make her look bad) in comparison to other actors' answers that come off as rehearsed, politically correct, and always the same. I dont think she's a bitch, I just think she answers questions without thinking about the outcome of her words. I am from an asian background but I dont speak Korean because both of my parents were born and raise here. YES, i do know that I look Korean and my great grandfather is Korean, but can I relate to the Korean culture? NO… is that my fault? NO…I can embrace my heritage as much as I can, but I view myself an American because its all I know…so I totally get where she's coming from and I dont think we should trash her for being honest. She could sit here and say "YES, i'm spanish..i speak the language, I know everything about the culture and my heritage" but then she'd be lying and we'd all be trashing her for THAT too.
Perez, she is simply expressing how she feels. There is nothing wrong with what she said. Really……what is the problem? American or Latina……we love both. I'm sure it is hard if you don't feel like you fit in when you are young. I'm sure you have felt like you didn't fit in many many times. If you did there is nothing wrong with you for feeling that way. That is just how you felt at the time! Get it? You are acting to her like the people acted towards you when you felt like you didn't fit in. You know……I'm surprised you of all people don't understand how someone feels if they "feel" like they don't fit in. However, when we all become adults we have discovered who we are and are comfortable with it. Don't keep being the bully. You bring all those feelings back for her I'm sure. Everyone should be able to feel comfortable about who they are. Honestly, think about it.
I think she is very ineloquently describing how complex and confusing it can be to exist without totally being able to identify with one single ethnic background. That first quote of hers sure sucked, but unfortunately it's a typical by-product of a society filled with ignorant and uninformed people. She makes good points about the odd standards of ethnicity, but they come off as being snobby and arrogant. Ultimately, she should really contemplate her personal background issues more privately, because clearly she is NOT the authority on this.
She is a very strange person. Not only does she dont want to be mexican (which obviously she inherited from her grandfather) but I hate the way she never smiles. What the hell does she have to be so unhappy about? And let people take your picture! The flash wont kill you I promise!
She says she's proud to be an American, and you're knocking her for that? That is admirable of her.
Re: clearer – I dont know whether its true or not but I beleive you on the grounds that perez would slag off any one paris doesn't like.
Perez is a fucking hypocrite, why not go by your real name…or are you ashamed of something?
I took a Mexican American Heritage Class, and what I learned that I didn't know already was that back in the 40's around those times, Mexicans just wanted to blend in beause discrimination was so bad. If it wasn't for the world war (2 i think) Mexicans would have never been accepted or be able to blend in as well.. for simply being "brown". I don't think alba knows this since she's probrably not interested in learning, which is fine becuase it's her choice, her decision, and NO she dosn't have to go "learn" her heritage. But this war might have impacted her life in more ways than she is aware, it impacted now and every other mexican American living in this country today and who consider themselves "accepted" by society. I honestly consider myself just latina, not hispanic or anything else. I use the term "Mexican American" but even that, Im not so sure, I was born here, I am first generation, but Ive only been to mexico once… there is no blood type that identifies your race, so who says I'm 'Mexican' to be Mexican you have to be born in Mexico, because Mexico is a country not a race. American is a country not a race, those referring to themselves as Americans in this country, that is what they are, Americans regardless of their color.
I don't get the problem either! Espicially with the first and last qoutes.. I can understand where someone can twist the others but I think its great that she says " I am American" more people who live in America should say the same thing! She is proud of exactly who she is and not hiding a thing!
The only ignorance out of this is coming from those that do not understand the reasons for assimilation or the feelings of not being accepted by any of the cultures as Alba has claimed. As a girl with a Mexican father and a white mother, i understand not being accepted and not referring to myself as latina. It is not shame, it is not ignorance, it is simply understanding myself and identifying myself as American. My father speaks Spanish, but did not speak it at home, so that we would not pick up accents like he had as a child, which often got him into a lot of unnecessary trouble in school and in his community, simply for being Mexican. You can't blame her grandfather for not wanting the same discriminations against his offspring that was put on him in his lifetime.
And whats wrong with what she said ? How is she supose to feel ? she was brought up with American way's (culture). She isnt going to feel any other way. They didn't speak spanish, or show her the latino ways (culture). I know what it's like to be the only latino in an all white community. They say your either black or white, I was treated like a black person when i was PUERTO RICAN. But my parents brought me up with the Puerto Rican culture, so I learn how to make cook,dance and speak spanish. So Perez give her a break. You don't like her so you twist her words so that you can trash her.
I didn't know Cameron Diaz was CUBAN and no one ever mentions it, because she looks white.
At least she's being honest. Also, if I were Mexican, I'd be trying to forget it every day too.
So your mad at her for being American? I'm the white mother of a half mexi child. Id love for him to talk like her when he gets older. She knows she's American and says it.
She's just being honost!!!! It's refreshing. Leave her alone.
I can't stand Jessica Alba or Cameron Diaz.
People don't regularly call attention to Diaz's Cuban roots because she's had a mountain of work done to her face. Remember The Mask? Remember when she actually looked Cuban?
I always wondered why you didn't like her… but now I'm still confused. I think the reason she doesn't embrace her mexican heritage is because she was never taught to be proud of it, but rather grew up having it suppressed all around her. She doesn't know any better and that's her granddad's fault. Let's face it, not everyone is strong enough to embrace heir unique differences. It's more sad than it is infuriating. I feel sorry that such a beautiful woman was raised to be insecure about herself. I feel bad for her.
Her family is from mexico, and she really looks like a mexican. So why she's making a big deal out of this… She is always saying how ashame his grandfather was…the real shame here is that she's not accepting where she comes from…its not like she has to say EVERYWHERE she has latin blood, but she really shouldn't be ashame of that…
First of all she's not 100% mexican. She's french, danish, etc…
I can tell you why Perez keeps picking on her. Pick up a recent copy of ELLE and read the interview:
"IT WAS ALL BECAUSE I WOULDN'T TAKE PHOTOS WITH HIM AT A NIGHTCLUB," SHE SAYS. IT WOULD PROBABLY BE SMART FOR ME TO HANG OUT AND KISS UP TO WHAT'S HIS NAME, PEREZ…"
So, is she proud of her Latin roots? "OF COURSE I'M PROUD OF MY HERITAGE!"
that girl is an ass
Yeah, your dislike for he is completely unfounded, atleast given these quotes. Lots of Americans are disconnected from their heritage and these quotes just show that in a real way. You can't blame her for her own views, especially in Hollywood where there's only room for 3 or 4 successful actors of a certain race. Besides Lucy Lui and Jackie Chan, how many more prevalent actors of Asian descent can you name? Sometimes you can just be an A-hole.
Re: cuter_than_perez – You are smart unlike Perez.
I don't particularly like Jessica Alba, but there's nothing that says you have to flaunt your heritage. She's from California. People who look to their heritage to define themselves generally lack anything else to define themselves by. My ancestors are Native Americans, Scottish, and German, but I'm not on tribal roles, don't play the bagpipes and don't speak German. Who cares where your ancestors came from? It doesn't define who you are as an individual.
Re: l-de –
thats only because you are a racist
aghh she's a bitch
im a mexican-italian girl and proud of my family
im withe so …sometimes the people dont think im a mexican
but im and she c'mon ok
she is a bitch
is ok if she is proud of been american but she has latin blood
and thats cool
is cool been latinos!!
There's nothing wrong with what she said. If anything, she sounds bitter that society judges people according to their last names and physical appearance. Her statements are more of a reaction than an affront to her cultural roots–the interviewer probably made her uncomfortable about not identifying with (and flaunting) her Latin background.
Good for her. There's too much emphasis on judging (and stereotyping) people according to their race and ethnicity. Jessica Alba is being honest and candid about this aspect of her life and I respect her for it.
wow. i always knew she was a bitch. I guess jessica "dont call me latina" alba is a very fitting name for her. And now i know why.
perez is a bad ass. I would love to do what you do!!!! LOVE YOU PEREZZ.
So what if she identifies more with her white/american heritage than a 25% hispanic heritage? Is there some rule that says if you have a drop of hispanic blood you have to identify yourself by that and call yourself latina? Same things happens with mix-raced folks all over. I've met "black" guys with 80% white heritage that insisted on being called "black". You are entitled to identify yourself by the majority of your bloodline, and, if you choose, disregard the rest. She considers herself an american girl with a mostly white heritage that happens to have a mexican grandfather, she does personally or culturally consider herself hispanic and there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT!
Re: Jennifer –
sweetie i commend you on your point of view, but learn your constitution first. the U.S. Constitution does not have a provision stating English as the "official language of this country" That was done because of the different nationalities of your forefathers. That is the reason why in this country there are printed materials in different languages. If this country had an official language, it would be illegal to print anything in a language other than English. Look at Quebec where the official language is French and nothing can be posted or printed in English.
Of course she loves her last name. Alba is latin for 'white'
Perez this doesn't give you ANY reason to hate her…. You're just a hater, Perez, which is really unfortunate. You sway all these people so easily to hate and love whoever you want. You help to shape Hollywood popularity, as terrible as that is, so instead of being a complete dick cheese, maybe try being nice to people. You could do a lot of good with your influence but instead you focus on nitpicking celebs that you don't like…. Selfish.
QUE PENDEJA Y COMEMIERDA LA TIPA. SHE ISNT EVEN A GOOD ACTRESS, SO IT'S COOL SHE DOESNT WANT PEOPLE TO CALL HER LATINA. I WOULD WANT BLENDED IN WITH THE LIKES OF RITA MORENO, JOSE FERRE AND SO MANY OTHERS I WILL NOT LIST SO AS NOT TO RAMBLE, BUT YOU GUYS GET THE PICTURE. WHAT AN ASSHOLE, SHE'S ASHAMED OF BEING CALLED LATINA, INSTEAD OF BEING PROUD? AL, OF US AMERICANS HAVE DIFFERENT ROOTS AND NATIONALITIES. SHE SHOULD STOP MAKING BELEIVE SHE'S SMART AND PICKUP A FEW AMERICAN HISTORY BOOKS. BUT TEN AGAINM, SHE DID SAY HER GRANDFATHER WAS THE ONLY ONE TO GO TO COLLEGE…
Who cares? Why can't she have freedom to feel how she wants? Obviously, you (PEREZ) have a lot of freedom in what you say and how you act. You want to show pride, fine. Jessica doesn't, FINE! Just because she's latina doesn't mean she's got to go around letting everyone know it and act like she's so prideful. So DAMN annoying. Atleast she's honest! A lot of people are saying she's not claiming her heritage. I'm sure if a German was to say they were proud to be German, everyone would jump down their throat calling them a Nazi. Double standards are bull. Why can only minorities be prideful? This is why I am ashamed to be part mexican. Eww!! No respect or decency!
That's how it's always been with the Irish, Jews, Swedish… all ethnicities. We came to this country to be Americans! If we wanted to remain, Russians, Swedes, Irish, Hondurans, we'd have stayed in that country. We all want to stay united as Americans! We came to the melting pot to melt in and become one!
Fuck you jessica, I never knew she said any of this. I am a very lite skinned hispanic women, and the truth is I feel sad that sometimes people think i am white. I come from a very intersting and strong background. I respect that background, so I inform people about my culture. Why does she shun herself. If anything jessica we need more strong hispanic women out there, not trying to hide. I am never watching one of her movies again. I am also going to tell all my friends and family about this.
Bitch!!! I think being Latina is great. You should never she ashamed of that.