The creator of Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This,' Erin Foster, has responded to criticism that her show depicts Jewish people as stereotypes.
Social critics have taken to the media to express dismay at what they consider “stereotypical” depictions of Jews on the show, according to theThe series creator, Erin Foster, converted to Judaism after meeting her husband, Simon Tikhman , who wanted to marry a Jewish woman. Foster loosely based the series on her own life and relationship. She told the“I think we need positive Jewish stories right now,” Foster said.
She added that she complained to her mother, “We come off as controlling, marriage-hungry women who want to plan dinner parties and alienate anyone who doesn’t share those same dreams.” And she broke down her complaints about the depiction of each Jewish woman the show, describing a scene set in a temple in which Noah’s mother rejects Joanne for being “a shiksa,” an action at odds with Judaism’s teachings to welcome others.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Adam Brody and Erin Foster preview their culture-clash rom-com Nobody Wants ThisAdam Brody and Erin Foster sing Kristen Bell's praises as they preview their new culture-clash rom-com series 'Nobody Wants This.'
Read more »
Erin and Sara Foster on How Real Life Inspired Their Rom-Com Series Nobody Wants ThisThe sisters reflect on their formative relationships, casting two of the most beloved millennial actors, and what they want their children to know about love
Read more »
How Erin Foster's real-life romance inspired 'Nobody Wants This'When the creator of Netflix's rom-com told her husband she had sold a show based on their love story, he wasn't thrilled, but he eventually came around: 'This is what Erin’s supposed to be doing.'
Read more »
Is Netflix's Nobody Wants This Based on Erin and Sara Foster's Life?Erin Foster created Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ loosely based on her relationship with husband Simon Tikhman
Read more »
How Erin Foster’s real-life romance inspired ‘Nobody Wants This’The story of how the couple fell in love while grappling with their different cultural backgrounds would go on to serve as the inspiration for Foster’s new show.
Read more »
Erin Foster responds to criticism about how Jewish women are depicted in 'Nobody Wants This'In the lead-up to the premiere of “Nobody Wants This,” questions about the show’s portrayal of Judaism were already being raised. Erin Foster addressed her approach to depicting it onscreen.
Read more »