Scarlett Johansson has raised eyebrows after speaking out in support of film director Woody Allen in a new interview.
Speaking to The
Hollywood Reporter, Scarlett maintained that she “loves” the filmmaker, who she has worked with three times, and believes he is innocent of the accusations of sexual abuse made against him by his adoptive daughter Dylan Farrow.
“I love Woody,” the actress said. “I believe him, and I would work with him any time.”
She added: “I see Woody whenever I can, and I have had a lot of conversations with him about [the accusations]. I have been very direct with him, and he’s very direct with me. He maintains his innocence, and I believe him.”Since their publication on Wednesday morning, Scarlett’s comments have already caused something of a stir on social media.
Many, in particular, have pointed out her remarks could contradict her past support of the Time’s Up movement, which aims to raise awareness of sexual misconduct and help those who have been affected by sexual abuse in the workplace with their legal fees…Scarlett Johansson, who will surely campaign for an Oscar this year, kicks off festival season by reaffirming her loyalty to Woody Allen. https://t.co/awJidSQig9pic.twitter.com/zyFYIOvryA— Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@Hello_Tailor) September 4, 2019To everyone responding to this like, "why hasn't she been cancelled yet??" - I've said it before and I'll say it again: Cancellation doesn't exist for rich & powerful people!— Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@Hello_Tailor) September 4, 2019Scarlett Johansson: TIME'S UP!!!! NO MORE SEXUAL ASSAULTS!! FEMINISM!!! also Scarlett Johansson: Woody Allen uwu— izzy ⍟⃝ ᱬ stream NFR!💥 (@wandaswarlock) September 4, 2019I would like your pin back too, sis! pic.twitter.com/hqVl0PSYPL— Tim Fitzgerald (@tim__fitzgerald) September 4, 2019Of course, she is not alone in being a defender of Woody Allen, but ScarJo has been on a streak of bad takes.— Brian K Myers (@fluffyman85) September 4, 2019Addicted to Bad Press: The Scarlett Johansson Story https://t.co/aCfpVeznXk— jourdain 🔜 TIFF (@jourdayen) September 4, 2019Scarlett Johansson: *Has two movies that could potentially put her in the
Oscars race. Finally has a solo MCU film as a major summer release.*Scarlett Johansson: I should remind everyone I support Woody Allen— Wilson - Read Ironheart🦇🕸️ (@deadletterpoets) September 4, 2019Cue Scarlett’s publicist running headfirst into drywall. https://t.co/R0rwW6f2Tp— Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner) September 4, 2019https://t.co/dnoaYMv1nApic.twitter.com/cudSJj1ptv— 🥀 𝖒𝖚𝖓𝖈𝖍𝖎𝖙𝖔 🥀 (@doritobreathgal) September 4, 2019Woody Allen has always maintained his innocence in light of repeated accusations from Dylan Farrow that he molested her when she was a child.
In 1992, he was investigated over a claim that he had sexually assaulted her at the family’s Connecticut home, though prosecutors did not charge him over the allegations, which he claims had been fabricated by his former partner Mia Farrow.
He is currently involved in a lawsuit with
Amazon, who shelved his film A Rainy Day In
New York following the rise of the Me Too movement.
A number of the film’s stars have recently expressed their regret over being involved in the project, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, who split his fee between three charities, including the Time’s Up fund, and
Selena Gomez, who also made a donation of $1 million (£772k), exceeding the money she was paid to appear in the film.READ MORE... Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out Amid Backlash Over Her Comments About 'Playing Any Role' Scarlett Johansson Pulls Out Of Playing Transgender Character Following 'Insensitive' Comments Scarlett Johansson Blasts Paparazzi And Warns Of New 'Princess Diana' Incident Risk