Just days ago, Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to share her thoughts on the 2016 Oscars following their nominations announcement that as usual failed to highlight any African American contributions in film this year.
Her tone insinuated that she was going to boycott the show, and now on Monday the actress has released a fresh video confirming it and giving fresh thoughts on the matter.
Jada’s boycott is also gaining steam as some other Hollywood players are declaring they will not attend or support the show.
Spike Lee says while he supports Chris Rock, Reggie Hudlin, and Pres. Cheryl Boone Isaacs — he simply can’t support this year’s ceremony. The director took to IG to share his thoughts:
“It’s No Coincidence I’m Writing This As We Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. …For Too Many Years When The Oscars Nominations Are Revealed, My Office Phone Rings Off The Hook With The Media Asking Me My Opinion About The Lack Of African-Americans And This Year Was No Different. For Once, (Maybe) I Would Like The Media To Ask All The White Nominees And Studio Heads How They Feel About Another All White Ballot. If Someone Has Addressed This And I Missed It Then I Stand Mistaken.”