Gabrielle Union, NBC reach ‘amicable resolution’

NBC has reached a settlement with former “America’s Got Talent” judge Gabrielle Union, following her explosive accusations of rampant workplace toxicity onthe talent competition series.

“We’ve reached an amicable resolution. NBC Entertainment appreciates the important concerns raised by Gabrielle Union and remains committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive working environment where people of all backgrounds can be treated with respect,” NBC and Union’s spokespeople said in a joint statement.

Reported at length by Variety, Union was ousted as a judge on the Simon Cowell -produced show after complaining of racism, health violations in the form of Cowell’s on-set smoking, and being labelled as difficult for advocating for a functioning and dignified work environment.

In an internal investigation that was never formally completed, distributor NBC and producer Fremantle Media found no evidence of systemic racism but made significant changes to the human resources reporting process for employees at numerous parties involved in the show.

In June, Union filed a harassment complaint in the state of California against “AGT,” as well as accusing ousted NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy of threatening her for speaking out against the work culture.

Union broke her silence in May in a Variety cover story, where she discussed the tremendous burden of coming forward as marginalized talent in Hollywood.

Among the experiences Union witnessed onset wasa racist joke from guest judge Jay Leno and a representation of blackface from a contestant that went unchecked by producers.