Razzies apologizes to Ryan Kira Armstrong for nomination

Razzies apologizes to 12-year-old Ryan Kira Armstrong for nomination, introduces age limit

Razzie Award founder John Wilson has issued an apology for nominating 12-year-old Ryan Kira Armstrong in the Worst Actress category. He also said that actors below the age of 18 would not be considered for nomination.

Razzie Award founder John Wilson has apologized to 12-year-old Ryan Kira Armstrong for nominating her in the worst actress category for her performance in last year’s film Firestarter. He also said that actors under the age of 18 would no longer be considered for nominations. The organization, which nominates the worst in film annually, received backlash from film fans and former and current child actors, who condemned the bullying of a young actor. Blonde starring Ana de Armas led the nominations with eight nominations. it was done.

Later, Twitter was flooded with tweets condemning the organization for choosing a young actor. Julian Hilliard, who starred in Disney’s WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, wrote, “The Razzies are already mean and classless, but nominating a child is just repulsive and wrong. Why risk bullying a child?” Put it down or worse? Get better.” In a statement, Razzie founder John shared, “The recent legitimate criticism of the choice of 11-year-old Armstrong as a nominee for one of our awards has brought to our attention that we How insensitive an example. . As a result and we have to removed the Armstrong’s names from the final ballots that our members will be the cast the upcoming month.

We have to Never intended to bury anyone’s career. That’s why our Redeemer Award was created. We all make mistakes, including us.” Live up to that.” The winners of their 43rd edition will be announced on March 11, the day before the Oscars.