“As an actor promoting a film, one is expected to participate in awards season by attending press conferences as well as awards shows,” Johansson said in her statement. “In the past, this has often meant facing sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment. It is the exact reason why I, for many years, refused to participate in their conferences.
“The HFPA is an organization that was legitimized by the likes of Harvey Weinstein to amass momentum for Academy recognition, and the industry followed suit. Unless there is necessary fundamental reform within the organization, I believe it is time that we take a step back from the HFPA and focus on the importance and strength of unity within our unions and the industry as a whole.”
Johansson’s statement continues the dam breaking against HFPA, a movement that began at mid-week when Netflix’s co-CEO and said the studio would not participate in HFPA events until it revamped its organizational goals. Amazon Studios, GLAAD, The Black Journalists Assn., Time’s Up and many Hollywood publicists also have decried the HFPA’s actions.starring Johansson is coming in July to theaters and Disney+ Premier Access.
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Meanwhile audiences continue to “step back” from Hollywood.
Why is Scarlett Johansson joining the bandwagon against the Golden Globes now when she was perfectly happy received 5 nominations from them over the last 17 years?
lol at the deplorable dipshits butthurt over Johansson's comments. Hollywood should boycott since it's owned by the racist Pense family.
Glad Scarlett is speaking out against this organization at this critical time.❤️
First The Hulk & now Black Widow which Marvel hero do you think is next?
Says 5-time Golden Globes nominee, one of which was for Match Point, director....Woody Allen. I know, I know, since then I'm sure 'she's grown as a person', but the stench of Hollywood hypocrisy fair reeks
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Makes me think of the hfpa joke Tina Fey and Amy Poehler made in the golden obes one time ..
And to think Brie Larson was crucified when said she wanted more diversity in the industry and films critics. And look where we are years later.
They're sexist and racist? Please tell me they hate disabled people too so I can take hating them even more personally!
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