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Gabrielle Union Breaks Her Silence After She Was Allegedly Fired From ‘America’s Got Talent’ For Unjust Reasons

The former AGT judge is extremely appreciative of fans who rallied behind her.

Gabrielle Union is extremely appreciative of fans who rallied behind her after news surfaced that she was allegedly released from her contract with America’s Got Talent (AGT) due to speaking out against racism and sexism happening behind the scenes.

RELATED | Gabrielle Union Fired From 'America's Got Talent' For Speaking Up About Racism And Sexism: Report

There were also reports that Union was criticized, on numerous occasions, for wearing hairstyles that were "too Black" for the show's audience.

RELATED | Gabrielle Union Was Fired From ‘America’s Got Talent’ For Wearing Hairstyles That Were 'Too Black': Report

Although Union did not publicly confirm the reports, the famed actress took to social media with a heartfelt tweet.  

“So many tears, so much gratitude. THANK YOU! Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone... you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful, forever,” Union wrote on Twitter.

  • See for yourself the support Gabrielle received from those who believed AGT was wrong for firing one of the most popular judges on the talent-based series:

  • Representatives for NBC have declined to comment.

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