Thread by @buckysuniform, problematic things mcu actors/actresses have done: a thread DISCLAIMERS:this is NOT me [...]

problematic things mcu actors/actresses have done: a thread

DISCLAIMERS:

this is NOT me telling anyone to unstan someone or support cancel culture
i don’t necessarily think everything listed is problematic, i’ve just seen them being talked about
some things i find won’t be included bc i couldn’t find an adequate source

if i miss anything OR don’t include an apology please let me know!

chris evans

·made sl*t-shaming joke then laughed at ableist joke (2015) *APOLOGIZED*
·will star in a zionist propaganda movie (2017)

sources:

sl*t-shaming and ableist jokes (around 0:15 and 0:30):

apology:
https://ew.com/article/2015/04/23/chris-evans-jeremy-renner-black-widow-slut/?hootPostID=6d1a0f514e072c323881a727facd1103
zionist movie: https://m.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Captain-America-Chris-Evans-to-star-in-Ethiopian-Israel-airlift-film-484952

'Captain America' Chris Evans to star in Ethiopian Israel airlift film

Hollywood heartthrob set to play leading role in 'Red Sea Diving Resort.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJzw2NlmmA

robert downey, jr.

·did blackface for a role (2008)
·did yellowface for a role (2011)
·refered to characters as “h*mos” (2009)
·abuse apologist comments (2011)
·made derogatory comment about spanish-speaking people (2015)
·used “tr*nny” slur (2011)
·laughed at abuse joke (2013)

blackface:
see pic
yellowface:
see pic
homophobic comment:
https://ew.com/article/2009/12/22/robert-downey-jr-s-allegedly-gay-sherlock-holmes-seriously/
abuse apologist:
https://www.vulture.com/2011/10/robert_downey_jr_sticks_up_for.html
http://www.timesofisrael.com/robert-downey-jr-forgive-mel-gibson/
derogatory comment:
https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/95455909.html
tr*nny slur:
http://www.viewsheffield.co.uk/cinemas/sherlock-holmes-a-game-of-shadows-interview-feature-interview-4327-2.html
abuse joke (around 3:30):
https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/watch-seth-mcfarlanes-opening-monologue?sub=2049414_926967

(there’s 2 links under the abuse apologist one)

benedict cumberbatch

·made multiple anti-autistic comments, comparing them to frankenstein’s monster (2012, 2014)
·misgendered chelsea manning (2013)
·assault apologist comment (2013)
·thinks he’s oppressed for having a wealthy background/classist comment(s) (2011, 2012)

sources:

anti-autistic comments:
http://goldenheartedrose.tumblr.com/post/26266970506/tw-ableism-lots-of-ableism-benedict-cumberbatch-and
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/benedict-cumberbatch-it-s-fantastic-to-realise-how-insignificant-you-are-1.1999578?mode=amp&page=3
http://goldenheartedrose.tumblr.com/post/102963056048/the-cat-is-called-hamish-replied-to-your-post
misgendering:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2013/sep/16/benedict-cumberbatch-clarification-interview-transcript
assault apologist comment:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/sep/14/benedict-cumberbatch-interview-fifth-estate
classist comment(s):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8978114/Benedict-Cumberbatch-being-posh-can-ostracise-you.html https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/71120084.html?thread=12525018324

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http://goldenheartedrose.tumblr.com/post/26266970506/tw-ableism-lots-of-ableism-benedict-cumberbatch-and

(there’s 3 links under the anti-autistic one)

jeremy renner

·laughed at a sl*t-shaming joke then made an ableist joke (2015) *APOLOGIZED*
·used n-word twice in (2005)
·defends nazi character he portrayed (2005)
·used “tr*nny” slur (2010)
·chanted “g*psy” slur after being told not to (2015)
·sexist comments (2015)

sources:

sl*t-shaming and ableist jokes (around 0:15 and 0:30):

apology
https://ew.com/article/2015/04/23/chris-evans-jeremy-renner-black-widow-slut/amp/
n-word/defending character
https://www.buzzfeed.com/stacylambe/jeremy-renner-drops-the-n-word-during-an-interview
trans slur

g*psy slur

sexist comment
http://www.pajiba.com/celebrities_are_better_than_you/jeremy-renner-says-its-not-his-job-to-negotiate-equal-pay-alongside-his-female-costars-.php

(trans slur is around 4:30)

anthony mackie

·racism apologist comment (2015)
·misogynist comments (2012, 2015)
·racist comment, saying dreadlocks lead to racial profiling (2015)

sources:

racism apologist comment
https://madamenoire.com/505000/anthony-mackie-talks-selma-oscars-snub-people-just-tired-bombarded-race-right-now/
misogynist comments
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/anthony-mackie-bartender-wisdom-9919459
http://dlisted.com/2015/01/23/anthony-mackie-thinks-a-womans-role-is-to-make-daddy-a-sandwich/
https://m.eonline.com/news/668914/anthony-mackie-describes-the-perfect-woman-for-chris-evans-you-better-like-earth-wind-fire
dreadlocks comment
http://thegrio.com/2015/01/22/anthony-mackie-unfairly-blames-thegrio-for-dreadlock-backlash-so-here-is-the-video-unedited/

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scarlett johansson

·took on role meant for asian woman (2014)
·face of anti-palestine company and defends them (2014)
·abuse apologist comments (2014)
·accepted role of a transgender man, has since backed out (2018) *APOLOGIZED*

source:

asian role
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/17/scarlett-johansson-is-up-for-ghost-in-the-shell
anti-palestine company
https://972mag.com/scarlett-johanssons-naive-sodastream-defense/86287/
anti-palestine company/abuse apologist
https://www.salon.com/2014/03/17/scarlett_johanssons_awful_defense_of_woody_allen_and_sodastream/
trans man role
https://amp.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/scarlett-johansson-slammed-for-trash-response-to-anger-over-new-role-20180704-p4zpjh.html

mark ruffalo

·supported homophobic politician (2014) *APOLOGIZED*
·chanted “g*psy” slur after being told to stop (2015) *APOLOGIZED*
·produced a transphobic movie (2016)

sources:

supporting politician:

apology:
https://markruffalo.tumblr.com/post/98752566050/marina-silva
g*psy slur:

apology:
https://twitter.com/markruffalo/status/594627276416811008?s=21
transphobic movie:
https://variety.com/2016/film/news/mark-ruffalo-matt-bomer-transgender-movie-anything-1201850624/amp/

chris pratt

·avid hunter
·has “huge ego”, “rude” to ex-wife (2015)
·compared killing lamb to “unplugging a tv,” etc. (2018)
·mocked cancel culture (2015)
·stated no movies represented his own “blue-collar” experience *APOLOGIZED* (2017)
·attends anti-lgbtq church (2017)

sources:

hunter:
https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/hunting/2012/02/interview-chris-pratt-talks-about-hunting-tanning-and-squirrels/
ego/rude:
https://okmagazine.com/photos/chris-pratt-anna-faris-marriage-fame/
lamb comment(s):
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd_YDA6D289/?igshid=16tyoqt7908dc
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeASi9qj9oL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
cancel culture:
https://www.facebook.com/PrattPrattPratt/posts/979349152096914?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDYniGQmzo740wU2EFQJTlPeD6q3PR7LR8u8LQ_QU9FSCXB_N-V5lsbt-ClgwHF3cLi2VQs-71oHDkqV8kGBqAR1Tk15f41kDjLKpF9RHRacp8eWdD2IfQxyAucJQ6aQi_q83CRc4A1wH9S53f4YLTnONv--ecnN0zWXPhf1RKLYnMpPyGllviO9rVrM-kM4cvIUulNI05RQNMy4VsrCMSvvJtIpgELn9G43Ztj0Ly3fBV3vehy3GkJBbBv2TZ7jjpU6vifkWYobXR05sGK3riOKy6z-korKYYu7nOdODWAGq7jOnpppM8ma_bQAYfdnCO8NsgpkTW6BON6GQk&__tn__=-R
movie rep:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-pratt-hollywood-not-representing-blue-collar-americans/
apology:
https://twitter.com/prattprattpratt/status/855548735002099712
church:
https://www.etonline.com/chris-pratt-attends-same-church-service-justin-bieber-following-split-anna-faris-87240

(2 links for lamb comments)

elizabeth olsen

·described character using ableist language/themes (2014)
·playing a white-washed character (since 2013)
·used “g*psy” slur multiple times (2015)

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