Linda John-Pierre
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Linda John-Pierre
"Yes It Does!"
by Linda John-Pierre
A tell-all, open letter to the entertainment industry, from the frontlines of British theatre.
Linda John-Pierre has spent decades as a professional performer, singing, acting and trying to dance her way through West End stages, UK tours, and screen productions. She’s worked with A-list celebrities, and lived her absolute best life doing what she was born to do.
She’s also been screamed at in dressing rooms. Asked, several times, if she’s done The Lion King (she hasn’t). Been told “all the Black people are getting my jobs”. Heard someone casually reference the Klu Klux Klan in rehearsal while everyone pretended not to notice. Been asked, “Can you not be so good at what you do?”.
This book is what happens when a Black actress finally stops staying silent.
With unflinching honesty, unexpected wit, and hard-won grace, Linda pulls back the curtain on an industry that prides itself on being progressive while still asking performers of colour: “Can you do a Caribbean accent? We can’t have a Black actor speaking better than a white one.”
From magical collaborations with directors who actually researched who she was before hiring her, to toxic productions that nearly cost her everything, including her life, this is the full story. The joy and the trauma. The standing ovations and the suicidal thoughts. The moments that made her want to quit, and the ones that reminded her why she stayed.
This isn’t just Linda’s story. It’s the voice for everyone who’s experienced racism, bullying, and discrimination in the entertainment industry but been too afraid to speak up. Too worried about never working again. Too exhausted from fighting just to be treated like a human being.
Linda John-Pierre is done being silent. And she’s calling the industry out, with receipts, with grace, and with a challenge:
Does that still happen?
Yes. It does.
Until we demand real change.
The bravest thing I’ve ever written. And I’m only sorry I didn’t write it sooner.
From Stage to Page — I’ve sung on world-class stages, acted in film & theatre, and now I’m using my voice to inspire off-script. 💥 Author of 2 Best Sellers, creator of 5 powerful journals for performers & everyday people who dare to dream bigger. ✨ I turned my spotlight into a lifeline — now it’s your time to shine. 📚 Grab a journal. Read a chapter. Rewrite your story.
Linda John-Pierre Actress. Singer. Storyteller. Soul on a mission. I came from humble beginnings, armed with big dreams and an even bigger voice. For over 30 years, I’ve lived and breathed the entertainment industry, from TV sets to theatre stages, feature films to recording studios. I’ve seen it all: the magic, the madness, the miracles… and the meltdowns. Now? I’m picking up the pen. ✍🏾 After decades in the spotlight, I’ve decided it’s time to tell the real stories, the ones no one claps for but everyone needs to hear. So far, I’ve written 2 Best Sellers and created 5 transformational journals for performers and everyday people who just want to reconnect with themselves. And I’m only just warming up… 📚 More books. More truth. More heart. Coming soon. Stay tuned, stay grounded, and whatever you do, don’t ever dim your light. With love, lessons & a little laughter, Linda x
How Did I End Up Here?
Actress, singer, and star of the West End stage – Linda John-Pierre has done it all.
Here she lifts the lid on a life less ordinary, from the glitz and glamour of the fame game to the desperation and despair behind the scenes.
Born in London in 1968, she was pregnant at 15 and homeless a few years later. But her dream of performing remained, and she worked her way up to become one of the most recognisable faces in the entertainment industry, thanks to her natural talents...and a bit of luck along the way.
From humble beginnings and harsh life lessons to renewal and redemption – it’s all here...
