It started with backlash for recent role choice
Scarlett Johansson stands her ground when she believes she’s doing the right thing–and that rubs people the wrong way, says the 35-year-old actress. Johansson has been criticized for accepting a role as a transgender man in the upcoming film Rub and Tug. Some in the LGBT community believe the role should have gone to an actual transgender person, and not a straight female actress.
But Johansson refused to apologize for accepting the part, although she acknowledged she could have handled the controversy better.
“I’m not a politician, and I can’t lie about the way I feel about things. I don’t have that. It’s just not a part of my personality,” Johansson told Vanity Fair. “I don’t want to have to edit myself, or temper what I think or say. I can’t live that way. It’s just not me. And also I think that when you have that kind of integrity, it’s going to probably rub people, some people, the wrong way. And that’s kind of par for the course, I guess.”
Johansson added that she believes actors should be able to accept any role, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
“I personally feel that, in an ideal world, any actor should be able to play anybody and Art, in all forms, should be immune to political correctness,” she said. “That is the point I was making, albeit didn’t come across that way.”
-
Gear Up Fans! Tom Cruise is Coming to Cinemas Again Tom Cruise was seen in action mode while filming...
-
Is Jake Gyllenhaal the Next Batman? In a recent interview with Screen Rant, acclaimed actor Jake Gyllenhaal revealed his...
-
We LOVE a Good Marvel Movie! Marvel fans have much to look forward to in 2024, with an exciting...
-
Joseph Morgan, known for his role “Klaus Mikaelson” has returned to the screen in the highly anticipated second season...
-
Mixed Feelings About Madame Web The release of Marvel’s “Madame Web” has sparked a range of reactions, from scathing...
-
Marvel’s Frenemies Back on Screen in Deadpool 3 Move over, Spider-Man; there’s a new record-breaking superhero duo in town!...
-
Remake of a Beloved Series Keeps Fan Anticipating with Excitement Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, is set...
-
Kung Fu Panda 4 Set To Deliver Epic Adventure With Near-Record Runtime DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the official runtime...
-
With Galentine’s Day coming up soon, it’s time to celebrate the most important relationships in our lives – our...
-
Marvel’s Loki sees a surge in weekly viewership, but Nielsen’s streaming ratings reveal a comparative dip from its debut...
-
Tech Billionaire Proposes Renaming Wikipedia to ‘Dickipedia’ in Exchange for Record Donation In a recent social media spectacle, tech...
-
Supermodel and Actor Fuel Speculation with Recent Sightings Supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor Bradley Cooper have recently been spotted...