Fantasia Barrino’s Mahalia Jackson Movie In Trouble Because Of Her Pregnancy
American IdolThe NY Post reports that the Mahalia Jackson film starring American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is in flux due to her pregnancy to her married boyfriend Antwaun Cook. Jackson’s estate is upset that she’s pregnant by a married man, but more importantly, production has been set back to after Fantasia’s gives birth in December. They are also thinking of replacing Fantasia entirely.
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From NY Post:
Members of legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson’s estate are aghast that 2004 “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino has become pregnant by a married man as she prepares to play the Queen of Gospel in the biographical film “Mahalia!”
Producers are also furious with Fantasia, 27, for not telling them about her unexpected pregnancy until she was four months in. “She [initially] claimed that she was putting on weight for the role,” an insider said.
Production of the movie has been pushed back because of Fantasia’s pregnancy with her married boyfriend, Antwaun Cook.
“The family thinks if Fantasia plays the role, it’s going to sully the name of Mahalia,” executive producer Adrian Taylor told us. “They think she’s got the wrong image, having a child out of wedlock.”
Barrino’s pregnancy has also caused chaos with scheduling conflicts because filming has been delayed until after her due date on Dec. 27. Director Euzhan Palcy may be forced to drop out of the project.
