Ciara Miller stands up for Venita Aspen in the face of criticism from Craig Conover on Southern Charm

Ciara Miller has voiced her stance regarding the treatment of Venita Aspen by the Southern Charm cast, focusing particularly on Craig Conovers apparent refusal to engage with Venita during filming. In addition, Salley Carson, who had positioned herself as a supportive friend, seemingly ignored Venitas feelings while pursuing a connection with the founder of Sewing Down South.

Ciara, who knows Craig through his previous relationship with Paige DeSorbo, expressed concern that Venitas co-stars expect her to conform too readily. Being the only Black woman on the cast adds a layer of complexity to the situation.

Ciara Urges Fans to Understand Venitas Position

Responding to a recent TikTok that highlighted Venitas experiences, Ciara wrote, Imagine being the only Black woman on a largely white cast in the South. No one ever sees Venitas perspective. Her co-stars expect her to simply submit to their opinions and spotlight.

The video, shared by TikToker @JoshtheRHONYstan on December 1, addressed both Craigs avoidance of Venita and Salleys pursuit of him. Ciara commented, If a main cast member refuses to film with another, thats a clear sign theyre being pushed out. For some reason, Black women are held to much higher standards, granted less grace, and expected to always be the bigger person, whether wronged or not.

She continued, Meanwhile, white cast members can behave badly and still remain fan favorites without facing a fraction of the criticism. Ciara also highlighted disparities in opportunities and compensation, noting that white cast members often earn more and gain access to opportunities that require extra effort from Black cast members to achieve recognition.

Encouraging Empathy and Perspective

Ciara concluded by urging Southern Charm viewers to consider Venitas viewpoint and to ensure accountability is grounded in fairness. She emphasized comparing Venita to her white co-stars, suggesting that fans might find her to be an exemplary presence in contrast.

Southern Charm airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo and streams on Hayu in Canada, the UK, and Ireland.

Author: Chloe Ramirez