Whitney Avalon, Actress In Cheerios Ad Featuring Mixed Race Family: 'I Thought It Was Adorable' (VIDEO)

WATCH: Mom In Controversial Cheerios Commercial Responds To Backlash

The Cheerios commercial featuring an interracial family has created a stir. Top executives at General Mills stand by their decision to feature the family as an accurate representation of America. But why is a defense still necessary? Actress Whitney Avalon played the role of the mom and said the backlash surprised her. She joins Alyona to discuss.

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