LOL. Variety caused a stir earlier today when it reported that Mark Ruffalo may boycott the Oscars because of diversity issues (he’s actually not boycotting … see below):
Mark Ruffalo may boycott the #Oscars, calls America "rife with white privilege racism" https://t.co/CIxPhsOY4v pic.twitter.com/wRLHgMlrJM
— Variety (@Variety) January 21, 2016
Ruffalo was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for “Spotlight,” a film with what looks like an all-white cast. Again, no diversity. At what point do the liberals in Hollywood who control Hollywood start blaming themselves for who stars in their movies? It’s getting tiresome.
Hey, don't lump the rest of America in with those leftists in Hollywood, Mark. https://t.co/hMlXT7IlCV
— RBe (@RBPundit) January 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/GINGER_CONSULT/status/690244157005238276
Irony, thy name is Ruffalo. https://t.co/vyh4MGN22O
— History Prof Brad (@brad_duren) January 21, 2016
Hey @MarkRuffalo – I think you meant "Hollywood." https://t.co/LfwmSbz6R9
— NeoN: Automataster (@neontaster) January 21, 2016
One, notably he didn't renounce his own nomination. Two, he can 'boycott' because he knows Stallone will win. https://t.co/JPQTPh1ZKv
— Michael Freeman (@michaelpfreeman) January 21, 2016
And this guy was in JUST LIKE HEAVEN, the whitest movie ever made. If even HE'S mad about it… https://t.co/XaRp8djwHh
— Brian Collins (@BrianWCollins) January 21, 2016
Ruffalo took to Twitter to clear up any confusion:
To clear up any confusion. I will be going to the Oscars in support of the victims of clergy Sexual Abuse and good journalism. #Spotlight
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 21, 2016
I do support the Oscar Ban movement's position that the nominations do not reflect the diversity of our community.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 21, 2016
The Oscar Ban movement reflects a larger discussion about racism in the criminal justice system.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/status/690238353870979072
Hey, do you know what would bring even more attention to #BlackLivesMatter? NOT going to the Oscars, that’s what!
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