Isaiah Washington has long been politically outspoken. (Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic)
Isaiah Washington wasted no time clapping back at his detractors over a question about ‘Queens’ wearing weave. The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star on Saturday, questioned why women subjected themselves to judgment by wearing extensions over their natural hair.
For my Queens that are being "shamed" for wearing weaves. I love you. I really do, but ask yourself. "Is it worth it emotionally?"
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 15, 2017
When a Twitter user asked if they should be able to wear what they like, he responded in the affirmative… with a caveat.
Yes, as long as there are no consequences that forces you to defend your choice for most of your adulthood. Life is complicated enuff. https://t.co/UUVJHq9FfR
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 15, 2017
The tweet spurred several unfavorable responses….
Them worried about how we style our hair is misogynoir.
— damita jo (@KiaSpeaks) October 15, 2017
What do you & other black men get out of constantly going on abt black women & our aesthetic decisions? Emotionally what do y’all get frm it
— Corrisa (@nouvelleevague) October 15, 2017
Started with “For my queens that are being shamed” and ended with a shameful question. You’re making black men look unnecessarily ignorant👎🏽
— Eric Okafor (@KneWKeeD) October 17, 2017
… but a quip from a writer at Madame Noire and Wendy Williams’ coverage of the story really got Washington going.
“Remember Isaiah Washington, the actor who was fired from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for calling his co-star T.R. Knight a gay slur?” the article by Williams read. “Well, Isaiah is now targeting women who wear weaves.”
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#MySleeptweet My 'question' was 4 my 'Queens' to give me clarity and not for a 'Drama Queen'. You attacked me for no reason .@WendyWilliams pic.twitter.com/aruJpDqb8w
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 18, 2017
#MySleeptweet .@WendyWilliams if you wanted more 'context' 'mansplaining' my post, you could have been gracious enough to 'call' me, but no.
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 18, 2017
#MySleeptweet I'm not a coward, nor am I interested in tearing my sisters down on social media. I'm bigger than that .@WendyWilliams
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 18, 2017
Then Washington questioned coverage of the #ForTheD challenge and Kerry Washington recently gushing about enjoying her natural hair.
#MySleeptweet I've fought Hollywood by wearing my African Locks to squash the 'hair issue' and it's STILL an issue. Why? Nah…#TeamNatural
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 18, 2017
#MySleeptweet .@MadameNoire and .@WendyWilliams besmirch me for a question & are silent about our 'Queens' taking the #DickChallenge ? Nah!
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 18, 2017
#MySleeptweet Wondering if .@MadameNoire or .@WendyWilliams will BLAST Kerry Washington for being proud of her 'natural hair'? I'll wait. pic.twitter.com/Ox5vMrUNvd
— The Disruptor💥 (@IWashington) October 18, 2017
Washington isn’t the only man who has faced the brunt of Twitter users over a hot take on weave. Earlier this year, singer Tyrese, who is known for putting his foot in his mouth when it comes to women, was in the same boat.
““If your beauty has been purchased, that’s fine…. own it, enjoy it,” he said on Instagram in March, after proclaiming he was #TeamNatural. “Just know that us REAL ones out here see the REAL….”
