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Thandie Newton Compares Donald Glover to Tupac Shakur
9/18/2025
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Story summary
- Thandie Newton and Woody Harrelson spoke about their roles in *Solo: A Star Wars Story* following its premiere.
- Newton likened Donald Glover to Tupac Shakur, emphasizing their common background in performing arts high schools.
- She praised Glover's talent, noting he shares qualities with Tupac but lacks self-destructive tendencies.
- Newton discussed Tupac's struggles with anger and generational trauma related to his mother's involvement with the Black Panthers.
- *Solo: A Star Wars Story* will be released in theaters on May 25.
