Film-goers have been watching the actress for on the big and small screen for years, but in a new interview Thandiwe Newton reveals that she’s returning to the traditional spelling of her name, correcting an error that spans decades. Speaking with British Vogue Newton revealed that her name was erroneously misspelled in her first credited film role and as a result the spelling “Thandie” without a “W” stuck and was used ever since. The profile revealed that “Thandiwe” comes from her mother’s Zimbabwean roots, meaning “beloved” in the Zulu language and pronounced “tan-DEE-way.” Moving forward the actress will be credited in the proper spelling of “Thandiwe Newton.” Newton told the outlet: “That’s my name. It’s always been my name. I’m taking back what’s mine.”
Sincerest apologies from me, for error in @BritishVogue My name ‘Thandiwe’ is Zulu, my Mother’s tribe is Shona. That’s what happens when you’re separated from your identity for so long, that you forget who you are #ZimbabweanLivesMatter🇿🇼
