When Meryl Streep Called Out Donald Trump During Her 2017 Golden Globes Speech

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As a long-time admirer of Meryl Streep’s talent and grace, I have always appreciated her ability to bring compelling characters to life on the silver screen. However, it was during her acceptance speech at the 2017 Golden Globes that I truly came to admire her as more than just an actress.

Meryl Streep is known as one of the most graceful and vocal actresses in Hollywood. In 2017, when she was honored with a Golden Globe Award for her remarkable career, she seize the moment to criticize the newly elected U.S. President, Donald Trump.

She publicly criticized Donald Trump, asserting that his portrayal of a disabled journalist during his campaign had dismayed her. The actress expressed, “There was one act this year that left me astonished. It pierced my heart. Not because it was impressive. It was the instance when someone vying for the most esteemed position in our nation mimicked a disabled reporter.”

At a rally in South Carolina back in 2015, a three-time Oscar winner mentioned an instance where Donald Trump seemed to be mocking New York Times journalist Serge Kovaleski, who has a physical disability, by imitating his movements. Later on, Trump denied that he was mimicking the reporter.

On a Monday morning conversation with The New York Times, Trump expressed that he wasn’t taken aback by the criticism coming from “progressive film personalities.” He linked this to Meryl Streep’s support for Hillary Clinton, his former rival in the election.

In her address, Meryl Streep highlighted the importance of outcasts and immigrants to American society, pointing out that they are often subjected to significant prejudice at present.

In Hollywood, most Democratic-leaning actors and studio bosses backed Clinton during the election. Meryl Streep frequently criticized Trump’s politics and behavior in her speech, although she chose not to mention his name directly.

Additionally, she encouraged Hollywood to safeguard free expression by backing organizations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists and by resisting any assaults. For the most part, the crowd was left in awe, speechless. However, a round of applause echoed through the room when Streep exclaimed, “Hollywood is teeming with newcomers and foreign nationals.”

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2024-08-13 20:39