Razzies apologizes after having appointed 12 years for the worst actress
The actor of the child Ryan Kiera Armstrong played in the remake of Firestarter in 2022.
Razzies are far from being a respected award ceremony given that they attribute the "worst" films and performance of the year, but one of the appointments of this year was considered by many to be shocking, even for The parody organization. Razzies —Aka the Golden Raspberry Awards - 12 -year -old children's actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong For the worst actress for her role in the science fiction remake Fire starter . The backlash has been rapid, and the creator of the Razzies has now apologized and has implemented a new rule for prices in the future. Read the rest to find out more about the scandal.
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Armstrong and his film were both nominated.
Armstrong played in Fire starter , which concerns a girl who has the power of pyrokinesis. It's based on a book by Stephen King And is a remake of the 1984 film with a young Drew Barrymore . In addition to Armstrong being nominated for the worst actress, the film was nominated for the worst remake, scam or suite. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
The other credits of the child the actor include He chapter two ,, Black Widow , and The war of tomorrow .
The supporters defended Armstrong on social networks.
Many people have spoken by denouncing raids and supporting Armstrong, including industry members. As indicated by People , in a tweet deleted since, Former child star Devon Sawa attach , "Razzies are led by soulless people. Nominating a 12 -year -old child? [Expletive]. This child could become incredible if you have not taken the lead."
A tweet over 11 years Rodvision actor Julian Hilliard account readings , "Razzies are already measureable and classless, but naming a child is simply repugnant and bad. Why put a child at risk of increased or worse intimidation? Be better."
Armstrong The war of tomorrow director Chris McKay tweeted "I had the pleasure of working with Ryan Kiera Armstrong during the war of tomorrow. She is a great committed and concentrated actress and was a joy to work. She deserves positive attention and encouragement ..."
Razzies have expressed apologies.
In a declaration shared with The variety , Founder of Razzies John Wilson Excused for the appointment of Armstrong .
"The recent valid criticism of the choice of Armstrong of [12] years as a candidate for one of our prices drew our attention to the way in which we were insensitive in this case," said the press release. "Consequently, we have deleted the name of Armstrong of the final ballot that our members will deposit next month. We also think that a public excuse is due to Ms. Armstrong, and we want to say that we regret any injury that she suffered as a result of our choices. "
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And they have established a new rule.
Wilson also announced a restriction of the new age in his declaration.
"Having learned from this lesson, we would also like to announce that, from that moment, we adopt a voting guideline excluding any artist or filmmaker under 18 to be taken into account for our awards," said the press release .
It is not the first time that a child has been nominated.
The nominees of previous minors raid include Gary Coleman to On the right track in 1982 and Jake Lloyd to Star Wars: The Phantom threat in 2000. In 1995, Macaulay Culkin was nominated for the worst actor for three films: Have even daddy ,, The PageMaster and Richie Rich.
Culkin answered For the tweet of raids on the withdrawal of Armstrong voting. "I guess it was much easier to make fun of children in 1995 ..." Alone at home According to Star.
Someone answered At his tweet, "the stick and the stones are missing can break my bones but the names will never hurt me, but we now live in a soft world." Culkin wrote , "I gently knowing that their excavations in a 14 -year -old version of me have not been appreciated."
