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“Luke Cage” star Mike Colter delivered a diplomatic response to criticism of his interracial marriage.

During an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” last week, Colter, 40, opened up about his wife of 16 years, Iva, and addressed criticism he’s faced from fans about his interracial marriage.

“I love my [African-American] sisters,” he began. “People always go, ‘Man that’s his type.’ If somebody caught a sista walking around with a 6’7″ brother, is that her type? Next week you see her walking with a short guy or Spanish guy — do we have to have a type?”

He added, “I’m a human being. I look at people for character and what’s inside. Physically — that’s one thing — but you gotta be on the same page. I met my wife when I was struggling in grad school. She stuck with me for 16 years. It’s a long ways! She was with me and she’s held me up many times, and I’ve held her up before.”

Colter then reminded the world that skin color is only skin deep.

“People don’t understand [that] when it comes to being with somebody long term, it’s way more than skin color that’s gonna make it work. Love is love.”