FUSE TV - Nina Simone's Daughter Defends Zoe Saldana Against Backlash

The controversy surrounding the Nina biopic continues to spiral outward, as Nina Simone's daughter has now come forth to support the portrayal of actress Zoe Saldana. In an interview with TIME magazine, 53-year-old Lisa Simone Kelly stated, “It’s unfortunate that Zoe Saldana is being attacked so viciously when she is someone who is part of a larger picture.

“It’s clear she brought her best to this project, but unfortunately she’s being attacked when she’s not responsible for any of the writing or the lies," Kelly (who is also a singer) continued.