VIDEO : Lisa Simone:'It's Unfortunate That Zoe Saldana is Being Attacked So Viciously'

(CNN)While Zoe Saldana has been taking heat for her portrayal of Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic, the singer's daughter is defending the actress. Lisa Simone Kelly told Time magazine, "It's unfortunate that Zoe Saldana is being attacked so viciously when she is someone who is part of a larger picture. "It's clear she brought her best to this project, but unfortunately she's being attacked when she's not responsible for any of the writing or the lies," Simone Kelly said.