Masaba Gupta was born to celebrated actress Neena Gupta and legendary former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards. The celebrity designer, who is expecting her first child, shares a close bond with her parents. While Masaba keeps sharing experiences of her mother, Neena, she has now spoken about her father, Viv Richards, revealing that he faced racism in his professional cricket career. Masaba Gupta admitted that her dad, Vivian Richards, faced challenges due to his skin complexion during his career, so much so that he would have tears in his eyes. 

In a recent interview with Faye D’Souza, Masaba Gupta shared that her dad, Viv Richards, who has now retired from cricket, faced racism during his active years in the sport. Masaba now feels that she would relate to her father, who felt “strongly” about racial discrimination for many years.

“Till today, if you ask him, he’ll have tears in his eyes or he’ll have this rage in him… He played professional cricket in a time where the color of your skin came in the way of your ability to move ahead in the world,” Masaba said.

The celebrity designer highlighted that racism is still prevalent in the world and that people should fight against such discrimination based on skin color.

In 2023, Masaba Gupta celebrated Diwali with her father, Vivian Richards. The Masaba Masaba actress posted a series of pictures from the Diwali celebration, out of which one visual featured her with Viv. Masaba and Viv Richards posed together in the photo while flashing their smiles. The designer wore a red outfit, and the former cricketer sported a white shirt and pants.

“A special Diwali. Papa and lots of pyaar from people who bring light into my life everyday. Have a great year, everyone #happydiwali,” she wrote back then.

Vivian Richards’ contribution to cricket will always be remembered. Viv is widely regarded as one of the most incredible batters ever. He represented the West Indies cricket team from 1974 to 1991.

On the work front, Masaba Gupta is known for her 2020 series, Masaba Masaba. She was cast alongside her mother, Neena Gupta, and the second season premiered in 2022.

When Reba McEntire first played a lead in a primetime sitcom in 2001, Reba, she had no idea what to do. Despite jumping from The WB to The CW, her debut sitcom became a huge hit, had a successful six-season run, and gifted people with an unforgettable theme song. 

Despite having her hands full with her musical career, gigs on The Voice, rescuing small towns, etc., McEntire is set to make her sitcom comeback after 17 years with NBC’s Happy’s Place. The Country legend is set to portray Bobbie, the fiery owner of the titular bar, left to her by her dearly departed father, Happy.  

However, she soon has to adjust to a new dynamic after learning about a step-sister, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), who has been given half of the bar’s share in Happy’s will. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, McEntire spoke about her “very down-to-earth, no nonsense” character. 

“She was married, but her husband passed away. She has one daughter that is deployed in the Army, so she’s pretty much by herself and her life is spent in the tavern,” the Country singer added. Bobbie will be surrounded by a bunch of titular employees — Melissa Peterman as the clingy bartender Gabby, Pablo Castelblanco as the finicky accountant Steve, McEntire’s real-life boyfriend, Rex Linn as a short-tempered cook Emmett, and many more.