The organization’s members have voted in favor of sweeping reforms, including an overhaul of leadership and membership numbers, in an attempt to rescue the influential organization's reputation and business. This 90-person organization has managed to hold such power, impact/hurt artists’ careers & occupy a prime spot during awards season with virtually no limits on or guidelines around its authority, reach and operations or the conduct of its members.- Prasanna Ranganathan May 8, 2021 Love me some #ChangeisGolden - Ava DuVernay May 8, 2021Ģ. The 'Black Widow' actress was joined by fellow 'Avengers' actor Mark Ruffalo, whose “#ChangeIsGolden” tweet was shared by several other Hollywood notables, including filmmaker Ava DuVernay.Īmerica is changing faster than ever! Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news. Johansson isn’t the only A-lister to take a public stance on allegations against the HFPA, which has been criticized for a lack of diversity and representation among its members, as well as alleged ethical lapses and financial improprieties revealed in a Los Angeles Times investigation earlier this year. 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.”

“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. It is the exact reason why I, for many years, refused to participate in their conferences,” Johansson told Variety. In the past, this has often meant facing sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment. “As an actor promoting a film, one is expected to participate in awards season by attending press conferences as well as awards shows. ‘JEOPARDY’ ERUPTS IN CONTROVERSY AFTER WINNER ALLEGEDLY FLASHES WHITE POWER SIGN Even without a social media presence of her own, Scarlett Johansson made waves online with a public condemnation of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and allegations of sexual harassment.ĭWYANE WADE AND GABRIELLE UNION OPEN UP ABOUT RAISING A TRANS DAUGHTER

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