Empire’s Derek Luke Defends Hispanic Wife Against Critics

Actor Derek Luke was shocked to see some of the negative comments he received after sharing a photo of his wife on social sharing site, Instagram.

The Empire actor, who usually shy away from sharing his personal life with the public, couldn’t help but to respond when he received some backlash after sharing a photo of his wife Sophia Adella Luke. Not only did many of the actor’s fans did not know he was married, they blasted to actor for marrying a woman that isn’t black.

We’re also taken aback by the criticism. This is no new-found romance, the couple have actually been married for 17 years!

In a lengthy response to those critics here’s what Luke had to say,

I never usually entertain the opinions of others because everyone is entitled to they’re own opinion. (Positive or Negative)

But we’re in the year of 2015 & when should it be a “problem” to date outside of your race? Why is that an issue AGAIN? I’m doing the unusual & going through my comments & the comments I see about my wife being another race is bugging me out.

Who one chooses to date is that persons business.
Instead of focusing on (Happiness) & (pure Love) for some reason some folks are still focused on (Color). Doesn’t make any sense to me. But I guess that’s the ignorance of OTHERS.

My wife may not be Black but she is mine. And she’s mine with a heart of gold.
People are so quick to judge but can’t even distinguish the difference of another’s race.
Sophia Luke is Hispanic. She’s not white, she’s not black, she’s not Chinese, she’s Hispanic.
And she’s mine!!

And Mr. Luke has spoken ladies and gentlemen.

Were you also surprised to see the backlash the actor received after sharing photos of his wife?