This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. However, shortly after signing off the virtual ceremony, online trolls began criticizing Marsai's appearance—specifically, many seemed to comment on her hair and teeth. Marsai Martin is not here for the foolishness. Joking aside, she left her 2.4 million Instagram followers with one important message. On Sunday night, the Black-ish star made a special appearance for the virtual 2020 BET Awards. I apologize. "So, I was on Twitter and a lot of people have been addressing my hair or talking about my hair, and how it looks like a 'grandma's wig.' To see the full BET Awards winners list, click here. Martin showed off her look on Instagram earlier in the evening, sharing images of herself wearing a yellow dress while relaxing on a pool floaty. You don’t want to mess with Marsai Martin! Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. I’m trying to stay sane in quarantine. For her breakthrough role, Martin has received numerous awards and nominations, including three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Young Artist Award. The 15-year-old "Black-ish" star took to Instagram on Sunday to respond to trolls who criticized her … ", "Being in the public eye, allows people to feel entitled to talk about you like you are a THING instead of a PERSON," she continued. Twitter users criticized Martin's look for the evening, particularly her hair and teeth, saying she made a "poor wig choice for a young lady" and accusing her of using veneers. "Sorry some of y’all don’t like my hair. © 2020 E! Marsai Martin is not here for the foolishness. During the remote ceremony, the teenage actress and producer presented the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award to Megan Thee Stallion. "Sorry some of y'all don't like my hair. All market data delayed 20 minutes. In addition, Marsai won the Young Stars Award. "Thank you @betawards for recognizing myself and my peers. I'm trying to stay sane in quarantine. All rights reserved. ", A post shared by Marsai Martin (@marsaimartin) on Jun 28, 2020 at 7:01pm PDT. And they're talking about my veneers and this don't look like a veneer to me," she said, as she pulled out her retainer. Martin, 15, appeared during the virtual BET Awards on Sunday, where she presented the award for best female hip-hop artist to Megan Thee Stallion. All rights reserved. On Instagram, Marsai uploaded a one-minute video calling out the same people who commented on her appearance. Martin, 15, appeared during the virtual BET Awards on Sunday, where she presented the award for best female hip-hop artist to Megan Thee Stallion. Good thing I don’t put my effort into trying to please everyone. Good thing I don't put my effort into trying to please everyone," she wrote, following the online judgement surrounding her looks. I like it," she wrote. On Sunday night, the Black-ish star made a special appearance for the virtual 2020 BET Awards. "Welcome to my red carpet," she joked in the caption. "Justice for Breonna Taylor. She has received six NAACP Image Awards nominations and two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series On Sunday, the 15-year-old Black-ish star clapped back at trolls who took to the internet to criticize her hair … AD Marsai Martin has a heartfelt message for her haters. "Chile I’m 16 this year, let me live. Marsai Martin has no time for haters. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She also took to Twitter that evening to again address the criticism. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Enjoy the #BETAwards.". I never want to hurt anyone's feelings or have anyone worry about what my decisions are," she continued, pretending to cry as she used a $100 bill to wipe away her fake tears. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Chile I'm 16 this year, let me live. The Black-ish star posted the most epic clap-back video after receiving online criticism over her 2020 BET Awards … Marsai Martin Is Serving Her BET Awards "Red Carpet" Look While Lounging on a Float in Her Pool As POPSUGAR editors, we independently … "Y'all we are in quarantine and we got more things to focus on than just my hair," she said. The Most Unforgettable Red Carpet Moments From BET Awards, A post shared by Marsai Martin (@marsaimartin). "Y'all we are in quarantine and we have more important things to focus on than my hair," she closed. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. I am so blessed to be able to do what I love and live out my dreams. Choked up, the actress reaches off-screen for a tissue, pulls a $100 bill back into the frame and pretends to blow her nose in it. Enjoy the #BETAwards.". "Black-ish" star Marsai Martin has more to worry about than the way she looks. During … "So, I was on Twitter and a lot of people have been addressing my hair, talking about my hair and how it looks like a grandma's wig," she began, tugging on her hair to prove it's not a wig as she seemingly held back tears. In 2014, Martin was cast opposite Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross in the ABC comedy series Black-ish created by Kenya Barris. "I like it. All market data delayed 20 minutes. "I'm sorry to anyone I've offended or haven't gotten to your expectations about how I'm supposed to be. or redistributed. "And they're talking about my veneers. All rights reserved. An American Girl Story: Melody 1963 - Love Has to Win, 2019 ReFrame Stamp: Feature Film Recipients, Outstanding Supporting Actress, Comedy Series, Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited Series), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Mini-series), Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actress, Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series, Best Leading Young Actress 12 & Under - Television Series, Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television Series. Despite everything, Marsai took a moment to thank the BET Awards for continuing to celebrate and honor Black creatives.