Celebrity Quotes of the Week: Kenan Thompson Says Black Female Comedians Not Ready for SNL

Plus, quotes from Wendy Williams and Paula Patton.

Kenan Thompson on why no women of color were hired for the new Saturday Night Live lineup:  - "It's just a tough part of the business. Like in auditions, they just never find ones that are ready."  (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Hulu)

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Kenan Thompson on why no women of color were hired for the new Saturday Night Live lineup:  - "It's just a tough part of the business. Like in auditions, they just never find ones that are ready." (Photo: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Hulu)

Lace Doll - Academy Award winning actress Octavia Spencer attends the after party for the New York premiere of her latest film, Fruitvale Station, hosted by The Weinstein Company, BET Films and CIROC Vodka. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)

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Octavia Spencer on giving an Oscar acceptance speech:  - “You don’t really remember it when it’s happening… I didn’t remember it… So I had to watch the playback. Then I was like: ‘Oh my God, I said that!” (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)

Oscar Dreams - As one of the most critically-lauded and buzzed-about films of the year, 12 Years a Slave is a virtual sure shot for some Academy Award nominations. More than a few insiders are convinced that Lupita has a chance at nabbing her first nod. Will her beginner's luck turn into Oscar gold? (Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images)

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Lupita Nyong’o on meeting Brad Pitt during the filming of 12 Years a Slave:  - “I wouldn't say I was star struck. I was stunned. I was like, 'Yup, this is actually happening.'" (Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images)

Alfre Woodard on America’s former slave owning class paying a debt for Black folk’s enslavement:  - “Every time a [Black person] steps forward out of an impossible situation, it settles a debt.”  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Lifetime)

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Alfre Woodard on America’s former slave owning class paying a debt for Black folk’s enslavement:  - “Every time a [Black person] steps forward out of an impossible situation, it settles a debt.” (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Lifetime)

Donald Glover on the things that scare him:  - "I'm afraid my parents won't live long enough to see my kids. I'm afraid my show will fail. I'm scared my girl will get pregnant and not the exact time we want. I'm scared I'll never reach my potential. I'm afraid she's still in love with that dude."  (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Samsung)

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Donald Glover on the things that scare him:  - "I'm afraid my parents won't live long enough to see my kids. I'm afraid my show will fail. I'm scared my girl will get pregnant and not the exact time we want. I'm scared I'll never reach my potential. I'm afraid she's still in love with that dude." (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Samsung)

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Paula Patton on Robin Thicke’s claim that he is well endowed:  - "I think that the statement is fairly accurate!"(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Paula Patton on Robin Thicke’s claim that he is well endowed:  - "I think that the statement is fairly accurate!"(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Madonna: August 16 - The Material Girl continues to defy age and gravity at 55.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Madonna’s alleged response to someone who complained about her texting during 12 Years a Slave screening:  - "It's for business...enslaver!" (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Benzino, @IAMBENZINO - Tweet: "Ok so the lil p---y n---a ‪@hitmansteviej posted a private pic with me & my girl....who cares, nothing was shown but her beautiful face"On this Twittersode of Lies & Photoshop, Benzino blasts former bro-turned-foe Stevie J for posting a nude shot of his fiancée, Althea Heart, online. The Snake move by the "hitman" sparked a slew of insults and secrets exposed by Zino, who ultimately stuck by his woman's side and claims Steebie just took the photo from the 'Net, which is reportedly a still image from an alleged sex tape. #GuessItsAWrapForThatBromance(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Benzino announcing his Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta spin-off reality show: - “LADIES, GET READY FOR MY NEW REALITY SHOW COMING SOON!!! INFO ON CASTING IN A WEEK!! IT’S GONE BE CRAZY!” (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Wendell Pierce on Kenan Thompson’s statement that Black female comedians aren’t ready to be on Saturday Night Live:  - “Kenan Thompson doesn't realize that they don't hire Black women on SNL because they're always gonna put him in drag. He is their Black woman.”  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Wendell Pierce on Kenan Thompson’s statement that Black female comedians aren’t ready to be on Saturday Night Live:  - “Kenan Thompson doesn't realize that they don't hire Black women on SNL because they're always gonna put him in drag. He is their Black woman.” (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Wendy Williams admonishing Tameka Raymond for complimenting Usher while also trying to gain custody of her kids:  - “You don’t play when it comes to your kids…You’re not gonna talk about him lookin’ ‘scrump.' What you need to be doing is you need to be hunting down a team of lawyers — at least two — and a private eye.”  (Photo: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com)

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Wendy Williams admonishing Tameka Raymond for complimenting Usher while also trying to gain custody of her kids:  - “You don’t play when it comes to your kids…You’re not gonna talk about him lookin’ ‘scrump.' What you need to be doing is you need to be hunting down a team of lawyers — at least two — and a private eye.” (Photo: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com)

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Condola Rashad on racist note she got for playing Juliet on Broadway:  - "The day after opening I got a very interesting message on my Twitter.... I've never had someone be so blatantly racist toward me... But [the message was] something like: 'Juiet was a white elf and you are a Black monkey. And they should [instead] call it Beastiality on Broadway."  (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Condola Rashad on racist note she got for playing Juliet on Broadway:  - "The day after opening I got a very interesting message on my Twitter.... I've never had someone be so blatantly racist toward me... But [the message was] something like: 'Juiet was a white elf and you are a Black monkey. And they should [instead] call it Beastiality on Broadway." (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Chiwetel Ejiofor on racism he's encountered: - "Racism, in a way, shows itself in my life not through the sort of day-to-day interactions I have.... But it is present for me when it is reflected in society at large. Like when you turn on the television and hear about the unfortunate circumstances of Trayvon Martin."  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Chiwetel Ejiofor on racism he's encountered: - "Racism, in a way, shows itself in my life not through the sort of day-to-day interactions I have.... But it is present for me when it is reflected in society at large. Like when you turn on the television and hear about the unfortunate circumstances of Trayvon Martin." (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

T-Boz on the unflattering portrayal of former manager Pebbles in the biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story: - "It's not exaggerated."  (Photo :Brad Barket/Getty Images for VH1)

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T-Boz on the unflattering portrayal of former manager Pebbles in the biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story: - "It's not exaggerated." (Photo :Brad Barket/Getty Images for VH1)

Leon Thomas III: aUGUST 1 - The Victorious actor is officially legal at 21. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images For Nickelodeon)

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Leon Thomas on balancing his acting career with his new music career:  - "Being involved with the acting world really gave me an upper hand when it comes to the whole music side of things." (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images For Nickelodeon)

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