Damson Idris’ Miles Davis film sparks backlash over romance with white singer

Damson Idris attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Submit An Article

To submit an article to Legacy Miami, Legacy South Florida or M•I•A Magazine, click below to go to the submission form.
Click here to go to form
Legacy Articles

The first look at “Miles & Juliette” has prompted criticism from viewers questioning which relationships from the jazz legend’s life are being portrayed.

By 

The first image of Damson Idris portraying Miles Davis in the upcoming film “Miles & Juliette” has drawn criticism from social media users who question why the story focuses on the jazz legend’s romance with a French woman. The debate has revived discussion of Davis’ relationships with Black women, including actress Cicely Tyson, who once discussed their marriage, while Idris has continued building his film career following “Snowfall.”

The backlash followed a newly released photo showing Idris alongside Anamaria Vartolomei, who plays French singer and actress Juliette Gréco. Complex reported October 11 that some viewers objected to Miles & Juliette centering this relationship when Davis had three Black wives.“Miles Davis had three Black wives, btw,” one X user wrote. “But this is what Hollyweird chooses to focus on…”

For the full story, please visit thegrio.com

Author

Facebook X-twitter Youtube Instagram

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *