Morphine Prince 96,157 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Actor Will Smith, the blockbuster movie star who many thought would receive an Academy Awardnomination this year for his role in "Concussion," says he will not be attending the Oscars next month. Smith, 47, spoke candidly to "Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts about issues surrounding Hollywood and diversity after it was revealed the 20 major acting nominees nominations for this year’s Oscars, for the second year in a row, are all white. Source: https://gma.yahoo.com/smith-joins-wife-not-attending-oscars-124629423--abc-news-topstories.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich 397 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Lol. Aaaaaaaaaand moving on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopThatArt 2,193 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Morphine Prince said: Actor Will Smith, the blockbuster movie star who many thought would receive an Academy Awardnomination this year for his role in "Concussion," says he will not be attending the Oscars next month. Smith, 47, spoke candidly to "Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts about issues surrounding Hollywood and diversity after it was revealed the 20 major acting nominees nominations for this year’s Oscars, for the second year in a row, are all white. Source: https://gma.yahoo.com/smith-joins-wife-not-attending-oscars-124629423--abc-news-topstories.html Oh no, his highness won't be there. Who cares. He isn't that great anyway. Boo hoo hoo hoo. Bunch of crybabies. Go see A Star is Born Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORD GAGA 1,271 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Lord Gaga is skipping Will Smith, pls make a new thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkTheFunk 121,511 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I can understand why he's upset but boycotting an event that happens once a year is not going to do anything. The problem with diversity in Hollywood is so much deeper than the Oscars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prince 4,688 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What annoys me is that the Academy/The Oscars won't even care about this. Not turning up isn't going to hurt or damage the Oscars or the Academy, I mean for gods sake there's nearly 7000 members in the academy (i think) and most of them are white, old men; they really aren't going to give a ****. The whole problem is the fact that black actors aren't being nominated or winning any Oscars. There is such a lack of diversity in Hollywood and unfortunately not turning up to the Oscars isn't going to effect that massively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,994 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Oh boohoohoo poor baby, you didn't get a nomination, poor you. You must be so devastated. ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Peters 10,327 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 i'm sure the oscars are very hurt. emma roberts is an abuser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 A lot of great actors get snubbed every year and the chance of them being of color is even higher, but the Oscar's aren't the problem. Lack of diversity in Hollywood is. "You cannot win an [award] for roles that are simply not there." - Viola Davis Actors need to be approachable and relatable, that's why they cast white people with rather attractive looks most of the time (at least in theory). It's how they can make the most money. According to an article I read the other day, there were studies that prove this. I fear that the Western world isn't ready for people of color to play the lead in a movie that doesn't discuss race. I feel terrible for saying this, but just look at all the blockbusters. We might not think less of people of color, but Hollywood and the whole movie industry might see a risk in making them the lead actors and actresses. It's not something only the US face though. For example here in Germany you can't get a leading role if you're Turkish. Turkish people are expected to play the thugs and the uneducated. Anyway, good for Will Smith for skipping the Academy Awards and shedding light on this issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarstruckIllusion 41,968 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I could smell the white tears in the thread before even opening it. Patronizing this as a hissy-fit. I see y'all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Drew Bieber 25,317 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Awwwwww poor baby, so ****ing dramatic lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy 2,179 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Will you'll be missing the Chance to See The Legend that is Lady Gaga. Your loss “The scars on my mind are on Replay” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Why hasn't he skipped in years past? Like in 2014. He was there. Wait...Isn't that him there in 2007 too? Funny, he was nominated here, guess they weren't so bad. Guess the Oscars weren't so bad 14 years ago in 2002 either, when he was nominated for Best Actor Will Smith's boycott isn't about the black race, its about Will Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eifulien 2,276 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I see you, Will. Using race as an excuse for being butthurt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaMyBlood95 9,808 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 lol bye, there is no racism here imo, just good movies tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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