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- June 28, 2021
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To say that Woody Allen’s legacy has been marred by shocking allegations of sexual abuse against minors would be putting it mildly.
To make matters even worse, the latest allegations came from his own step-daughter, Dylan Farrow, from back when her mother Mia was married to Allen. These reports are no longer anything new, and Allen continues to make movies as prolifically as ever. But many AAA Hollywood stars now refuse to work with the writer/director/actor/comedian, and those who have worked with him in the past are doing some major backpedaling in the media. Here are the celebs who turned their backs to Woody Allen.
How have actors like Alec Baldwin and Scarlett Johansson defended Woody Allen in light of the allegations against him?
Woody Allen is a well-known American film director, writer, and actor who has been the subject of controversy for several years regarding his past relationships with young women. Most recently, he has come under scrutiny due to accusations of sexual abuse against his adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow. While Allen has denied all allegations, several celebrities have spoken out against him and distanced themselves from the director.
Actresses like Greta Gerwig, Ellen Page, and Mira Sorvino have openly expressed their regret for working with Allen in the past and have apologized for their association with him. Gerwig, who worked with Allen on “To Rome with Love,” has called Dylan Farrow’s allegations “credible” and expressed remorse for not doing more to support her. Meanwhile, Page, who starred in Allen’s “To Rome with Love” and “Crisis in Six Scenes,” has publicly stated that working with Allen was “the biggest regret of [her] career” and has called the allegations “deeply troubling.”
Other celebrities who have turned their backs on Woody Allen include Timothée Chalamet, Colin Firth, and Rebecca Hall. Chalamet, who starred in Allen’s most recent film “A Rainy Day in New York,” donated his entire salary from the film to organizations such as Time’s Up and RAINN, which support victims of sexual assault. Firth, who worked with Allen on “Magic in the Moonlight,” has expressed regret for not being more informed about the allegations and stated that he would not work with Allen again. Hall, who starred in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and worked with Allen on “A Rainy Day in New York,” donated her salary from the latter film to Time’s Up and has spoken out about supporting survivors of sexual assault.
While some celebrities have taken a stand against Allen, others have continued to support him. Actors like Alec Baldwin, Diane Keaton, and Scarlett Johansson have defended Allen in the media and have spoken out against canceling him. Baldwin, who has worked with Allen multiple times, has called the allegations “unfair and sad” and stated that he would work with Allen again in the future. Keaton, who starred in many of Allen’s films, has called the allegations “unfortunate” and expressed her support for the director. Johansson, who worked with Allen on “Match Point” and “Scoop,” has called the accusations “old news” and stated that she would work with him again “anytime.”
In conclusion, Woody Allen’s past relationships with young women and the recent accusations of sexual abuse against him have led to a divide in Hollywood. While some celebrities have distanced themselves from the director and apologized for their past association with him, others continue to support Allen and defend him against cancel culture. As the conversation about sexual abuse and misconduct in Hollywood continues, it is important for celebrities to use their platforms responsibly and speak out against injustices when they see them.
