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Thats my name, theWestworldactress says.

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Its always been my name.

Im taking back whats mine.

WritesVogue, Thandiwe means beloved in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, where Newtons mother is from.

On all future projects, Newton will reportedly be credited using the correct spelling of her name.

He derailed me from myself utterly.

It was a kind of PTSD for sure.

It wasnt a celebration.

I was disgusted, recalls Newton.

Even though people know they can speak out now, there is still the fear of losing their job.

I do think studio heads need to take much more responsibility.

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