Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sarah Paulson, Kristen Bell, Aaron Paul, Justin Theroux and Stanley Tucci have a new video out to fight racism, saying “unless white America acknowledges its privilege, systematic racism will persist.” And, of course, there’s a hashtag — #ITakeResponsibility — so you know they’re serious:
Today, #ITakeResponsibility for my role in eradicating racism in America and taking a stand, no matter how small or large. What will you take responsibility for? More: https://t.co/otICWAzP1I
— Bryce Dallas Howard (@BryceDHoward) June 11, 2020
You know, these celebrities should just refuse to work on films unless there’s say a Black director and Black lead actors. But will they?
Today, #ITakeResponsibility for my role in eradicating racism in America. Unless white America acknowledges its privilege, systemic racism will persist. Act Now. What will you commit to? https://t.co/OjSR23y7lp. @NAACP @itakeresponsibility #itakeresponsibility #blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/NYH2WQyiKP
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) June 11, 2020
We know the answer to that:
Will you all commit to giving up your future roles to actors of color?
— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) June 11, 2020
And why are they just doing this now? From Twitchy favorite Nick Searcy:
How many people of color have you personally assisted, by the way? Oh, and Merry Christmas from my family to yours! pic.twitter.com/nqDwih9gr3
— Nick Searcy, INTERNATIONAL FILM & TELEVISION STAR (@yesnicksearcy) June 11, 2020
Hypocrites:
Stopped watching after @KristenBell.
You’re doing Black voice in 2020, so if you’re truly #ITakeResponsibility shouldn’t you step back from the role and let a Black woman take your place?!?!
You’re playing a Black biracial child & well, you ain’t Black. ??♀️??♀️??♀️ https://t.co/SOzYR10KFl pic.twitter.com/VAUryiG14v
— TEE FRANKLIN HAS FAILED THIS COUNTRY! (@MizTeeFranklin) June 11, 2020
But thank you for the laugh:
Thank you for this. I needed a laugh today.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) June 11, 2020
Maybe they can release one with music, next? Because that totally worked:
You forgot to call Gal Gadot for the musical encore#ITakeResponsibilityhttps://t.co/Luv9QyTB3h pic.twitter.com/noijWz9e4U
— ᐰlex Anderson (@mandawhatwhat) June 11, 2020
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