Brenda Fraser Will Boycott The Golden Globes If He's Nominated For The Whale
By: Rakesh Muwal
By: Rakesh Muwal
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Frankly, it appears like Hollywood has merely applied a bandaid to the industry's pervasive sexual assault concerns
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rather than genuinely addressing them. Brendan Fraser appears to concur, at least based on a recent GQ profile.
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He loves the positive reviews he's been getting for "The Whale," but he's still troubled by the alleged groping
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that took place at a luncheon in 2003 by former Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Philip Berk.
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Despite being nominated for Best Actor, Fraser will not be attending the Golden Globes ceremony because of the assault that led to his break from Hollywood.
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He described: "My mother didn't raise a hypocrite, and I have a history with them, so that is why. You are free to call me many things, but not that."
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Fraser's speech demonstrates the bravery of a sexual assault survivor in not letting an abusive system get away with their complacency and underlines his importance throughout the approaching awards season.
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Despite what the HFPA may say in response, it is obvious that he won't be leaving after "The Whale" received positive reviews from critics.
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It is unclear if other people involved in the film will follow his example.