Young Money’s Nicki Minaj is way more than emotional over the job shaming former “Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens experienced these past few days. The hip-hop superstar went to social media to pen a must-read on the Hollywood veteran.
Nicki went to Instagram last night (September 5) and promised to dedicate her new “Queen Radio” show to discussing what Owens has gone through.
Once Geoffrey pics went viral, various hip-hop stars came to his defense.
Preach! đ¸ @thegame #GeoffreyOwens pic.twitter.com/itoQDkkF5e
— SOHH (@sohh) September 3, 2018
Speak on it. đ¸ @JoellOrtiz #GeoffreyOwens pic.twitter.com/4GXwBFwjJV
— SOHH (@sohh) September 3, 2018
The realness. đ¸ @ItsTheCons pic.twitter.com/PMqjMyL2Qs
— SOHH (@sohh) September 3, 2018
In addition to hip-hop support, various Hollywood entertainers have come through to support Owens.
I had been a working actor for years. Jobs stopped, as they do. I worked in retail. At a flower shop. I passed out flyers. Itâs about the work. Work gives you pride and purpose. Your visibility as an actor never goes away. But the money sure does. #geoffreyowens pic.twitter.com/BBzZaBrGBx
— Pamela Adlon (@pamelaadlon) September 2, 2018
Again, why is this news? When I worked on âThirtysomethingâ I was also summarizing depositions to pay my rent. Why are you trying to humiliate this honorable, hardworking actor? Shame on you! #geoffreyowens – many great blessings are coming your way! https://t.co/8tgvW3iixr
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) September 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/RebeccaSaah/status/1036123445199683584
I used to be ashamed that I had to work a second job to support my acting career, wrongly believing it was some sort of failure. Now I see it as an absolute anchor; providing financial stability and a humbling structure within a turbulent industry. Fly the flag #GeoffreyOwens đ
— Jonno Davies (@Jonno_Davies) September 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/julietta_cauth/status/1035813718398042112
https://twitter.com/JustineBateman/status/1035713958907269120
I worked in a Wetherspoons kitchen after being in Harry Potter. I needed a job, no shame in that. And you know what? I really enjoyed it! You do what you need to do and that's nothing to be ashamed of. https://t.co/1RI8sltHMe
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) September 1, 2018
#NOSHAME in good, honest, hard work. Heâs being a man in doing what he needs to do to provide for himself and his family. Much respect to you Sir! https://t.co/rQoNdnj6bd
— Blair Underwood (@BlairUnderwood) September 2, 2018
Publication Fox News ultimately took serious heat for running the Owens story.
Some accused Fox News of being hypocrites because their on-air anchors are constantly talking about âeconomic anxietyâ among older, working-class Americans, The Wrap reported. ââGeoffrey Owens still acts occasionally, works at Trader Joeâs, and ministers to others in need, setting a good example for people everywhere. What a great guy,â Thatâs what @FoxNews should have said,â Texas Congressional candidate Dayna Steele wrote on Twitter. (USA Today)
âGeoffrey Owens still acts occasionally, works at Trader Joeâs, and ministers to others in need, setting a good example for people everywhere. What a great guy.â Thatâs what @FoxNews should have said. https://t.co/Q14ZkpotYQ
— Dayna Steele (@daynasteele) September 1, 2018
I worked in a Wetherspoons kitchen after being in Harry Potter. I needed a job, no shame in that. And you know what? I really enjoyed it! You do what you need to do and that's nothing to be ashamed of. https://t.co/1RI8sltHMe
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) September 1, 2018
Delete this. The man is trying to put food on the table and youâre trying to humiliate him? https://t.co/Uo6ierGEeC
— Yashar Ali đ (@yashar) August 31, 2018