Idris Elba has shown his support for Meghan Markle after her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
During a promotion for his new film – Concrete Cowboy, Idris was asked to share his opinion on the whole Meghan Markle and Royal family scandal.
Entertainment Tonight asked Idris: “We have seen in real life your friend Meghan Markle telling her story of the black experience – what do you think about her courage, just stepping out and saying ‘I need to speak my truth’?”
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Elba made it clear in his response that he felt Meghan had been backed into a corner and was given no other option but to speak out.
He said: “I will say that everyone has to have their opportunity to speak up about what they feel.
“You cannot take someone’s voice away, that’s what we have to communicate.”