Colman Domingo Responds to Drag Criticism in Sabrina Carpenter Video

Colman Domingo, an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor, appeared in drag in Sabrina Carpenter’s new music video for the song "Tears," which is inspired by the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." His bold performance sparked some online backlash, with critics questioning why a respected actor needed to be put in drag. Domingo responded firmly on social media, emphasizing that it was simply a character, just like all the roles he plays, and urged critics to "calm down" and enjoy the video’s fun and playful spirit. He also invoked RuPaul’s famous quote, "We are born naked and everything else is drag," to underline his point about gender expression. Carpenter expressed enthusiastic support for Domingo, praising him as "truly incomparable" and celebrating their creative collaboration. Despite the controversy, Domingo embraced the role, highlighting the artistic and expressive nature of the project and encouraging fans to "dance it out."