Singer/actress Kelly Rowland recently committed the ultimate sin by walking out on “The Today Show” before she was set to co-host its 9 a.m. hour, “Today with Hoda and Jenna.” Or, at least, that’s the narrative that’s been floating around since the Destiny’s Child artist left the morning show after an alleged dispute over her dressing room.
Though some viewers criticized Rowland for the last minute cancellation, most fans had her back. She also received support from comedian and actor Marlon Wayans, who took to Instagram to show his admiration for the “When Love Takes Over” singer.
“Yall stop with these false narratives. I’ve worked with @kellyrowland as a Star/producer i will honestly say she was nothing short of AMAZING. Sweet, kind, professional. On time, great energy, impeccable manners and professionalism,” he wrote. “She was nice to EVERYONE on set. Not one diva moment. Shit happens in Hollywood. Get both sides before you castrate anymore legends. Love this woman. Yall stop this BS. This woman was nothing short of a humble loving queen… PERIOD.”
He’s not wrong. This is absolutely a “more to the story” situation. Maybe it was about the dressing room? Maybe it was about Savannah Guthrie’s interview earlier in the show that some viewers felt it was a little too Beyoncé centered? Maybe something that we don’t even know about happened behind the scenes?
The point is, everyone should keep their judgment to themselves.
It’s so special to see a high-profile Black man standing up for Rowland in this moment. Let’s be honest: It’s not something we see enough of. Usually, Black women dealing with these sorts of public misunderstandings are left out there on their own without any backup. However, that’s not the case here, as Wayans made it very clear that he’s supporting Rowland 100 percent.
Up next, Kelly Rowland can be seen alongside Trevante Rhodes in the new thriller “Mea Culpa,” which premieres on Netflix Feb. 23.